Beshear has been posting short videos and pictures, touting his efforts to secure more overseas investment in Kentucky.
"I'm proud to represent us on this national stage. We're going to make sure we bring home opportunity," he said.
It's a pledge that could prove more challenging this time around with tensions escalating between the US and Europe as President Donald Trump ratchets up efforts to acquire Greenland and threatens new tariffs on European allies.
Team Kentucky took on Day 2 in Stockholm today, meeting with great companies, including Essity, which employs 500 Kentuckians in Danville, Harrodsburg and Bowling Green. These companies invest in our communities and our people, and it was great to visit them and say thank you. pic.twitter.com/UxwUxNeZRo
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) January 20, 2026
But Beshear faces headwinds back home too, with the filing of House Bill 86. If passed, it would require the governor to request permission from the state treasurer to use tax dollars for international travel and prohibit the use of tax dollars for any such travel without that approval.
Beshear's predecessor, Republican Matt Bevin, also took a number of overseas trips aimed at securing more foreign investment in the state.