President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that federal money shouldn’t be used to aid states and cities run by Democrats, as he met with governors seeking billions of dollars in coronavirus assistance.

“Why should the people and taxpayers of America be bailing out poorly run states (like Illinois, as example) and cities, in all cases Democrat run and managed, when most of the other states are not looking for bailout help?” Trump tweeted. “I am open to discussing anything, but just asking?”