Gretchen Whitmer news live: Latest updates as Michigan governor condemns Trump and kidnap plot foiled
4 years, 5 months ago

Gretchen Whitmer news live: Latest updates as Michigan governor condemns Trump and kidnap plot foiled

The Independent  

Chicago mayor calls Michigan plot ‘chilling’, says Trump bears some ‘responsibility’ Donald Trump and his rhetoric bear a “measure of responsibility” for the stunning plot the FBI alleges was aimed at kidnapping Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot said on Thursday. “This is a lesson for all of us, words matter, and when you’re in public life, you have to choose your words carefully,” she said. Asked to react to the unfolding situation in Michigan, Lightfoot said “it’s chilling" and added, “I think all roads lead back to Donald Trump.” Lightfoot specifically singled out an April post where Trump tweeted, “Liberate Michigan!” “Unfortunately, every single time he attacks a public official, and I know this personally, there are those who take that as license to come after us,” Lightfoot said. “The level of hatred that has been spewed towards me every time the president or his spokesperson uses my name in public, not just attacking the city, but me personally, and I know this is the experience of other mayors and other elected officials across the country.”

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Gretchen Whitmer Seeks 'Common Ground' But Attacks Trump Tariffs
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gretchen Whitmer Seeks 'Common Ground' But Attacks Trump Tariffs

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Few Democrats have gotten as much attention for fighting Donald Trump as Michigan Gov. But the speech will also include a recognition that Trump carried her state in the November election ― and that, in Whitmer’s view, the voters “expect us to find common ground” on solving everyday problems. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty …

'Dangerous and full of it': Swing state governor slams Trump for Detroit-directed insult
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Dangerous and full of it': Swing state governor slams Trump for Detroit-directed insult

Raw Story  

Gretchen Whitmer lambasted former President Donald Trump for his recent insult directed at her swing state's most populous city. Whitmer appeared on CNN Friday morning to respond to Trump's off-color warning at the Detroit Economic Club that the nation would resemble the city hosting him should Vice President Kamala Harris win the 2024 presidential election. "For Donald Trump to come …

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Throws Shade At Trump
6 months, 1 week ago

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Throws Shade At Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Michigan Gov. “Some people call me ‘that woman from Michigan’; I call it ‘getting shit done,’” Whitmer told host Andy Cohen. The tagline is a reference to the time Trump called Whitmer “the woman in Michigan” after Whitmer called out the federal government for its lack of help during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. It …

Gretchen Whitmer condemns political violence against herself — and Trump
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gretchen Whitmer condemns political violence against herself — and Trump

Raw Story  

"Gretchen Whitmer condemns political violence against Trump and herself" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Whitmer delivered the festival’s keynote address Thursday, presenting her recent book, “True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in …

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Decries ‘Calls To Hate’ Behind Political Violence
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Decries ‘Calls To Hate’ Behind Political Violence

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the target of a 2020 kidnapping plot, condemned the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and decried the act as part of an “alarming, years-long trend” of violence in American politics. “The shooting of former President Trump was a disgusting act of violence that caps off an alarming, years-long trend in our …

Michigan Cops Endorse Trump, Who Salutes Followers Accused Of Assaulting Police
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Michigan Cops Endorse Trump, Who Salutes Followers Accused Of Assaulting Police

Huff Post  

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with James Tignanelli, with the Police Officers Association of Michigan as he attends a campaign event on April 02, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “They should condemn and reject Trump.” “At the start of every rally, Trump honors insurrectionists who assaulted my colleagues with flag poles and bashed their heads against walls,” said Harry …

‘Anti-government’ extremists, undercover agents and a secret plot: What happened in the Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping case?
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Anti-government’ extremists, undercover agents and a secret plot: What happened in the Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping case?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Eric Molitor, 39, and the twin brothers William …

Gretchen Whitmer was to be tied up and posed for photos in kidnap plot, trial hears
3 years ago

Gretchen Whitmer was to be tied up and posed for photos in kidnap plot, trial hears

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Four self-proclaimed militiamen who allegedly planned to kidnap Democratic Michigan …

Man pleads guilty in conspiracy to kidnap Michigan governor
4 years, 2 months ago

Man pleads guilty in conspiracy to kidnap Michigan governor

Associated Press  

DETROIT — One of six men charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. He said he and others trained with weapons in Munith, Michigan, and Cambria, Wisconsin, last summer and “discussed the plan to storm the Capitol and kidnap the governor.” The plot, he said, eventually switched to Whitmer’s second home in Antrim County. Garbin said he “advocated …

Armed Trump supporters surround Michigan secretary of state’s home, threaten her family: officials
4 years, 3 months ago

Armed Trump supporters surround Michigan secretary of state’s home, threaten her family: officials

Salon  

About two dozen protesters descended on Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's home on Saturday in support of President Donald Trump's baseless voter fraud claims. Protesters chanted "stop the steal" and demanded election audits, echoing Trump's unfounded claims aimed at overturning an election which he lost by a significant amount of votes. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Wayne County …

Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer says she has authority to issue stay-at-home orders amid pandemic
4 years, 4 months ago

Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer says she has authority to issue stay-at-home orders amid pandemic

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday she has the authority to issue a second stay-at-home order …

Michigan governor kidnap mastermind wanted to execute her on live TV and burn the state capitol: report
4 years, 4 months ago

Michigan governor kidnap mastermind wanted to execute her on live TV and burn the state capitol: report

Raw Story  

On Thursday, the Detroit Free Pressreported that the militia ringleader behind the alleged plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also planned to execute her on live TV — and burn down the state capitol in Lansing with everyone still inside it. "No one would get out of the Michigan State Capitol alive under the initial plan devised by the accused …

Trump says plot to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer was ‘maybe a problem, maybe it wasn’t’
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump says plot to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer was ‘maybe a problem, maybe it wasn’t’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump openly mocked …

Trump news live: Latest 2020 polls as president loses to Bidenin TV ratings and heads to rallies in Wisconsin and Michigan
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump news live: Latest 2020 polls as president loses to Bidenin TV ratings and heads to rallies in Wisconsin and Michigan

The Independent  

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‘Lock her up': Trump launches fresh attack on kidnap plot governor Gretchen Whitmer at Michigan rally
4 years, 5 months ago

‘Lock her up': Trump launches fresh attack on kidnap plot governor Gretchen Whitmer at Michigan rally

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump launched a …

‘Incredibly disturbing’: Whitmer slams Trump’s rally rhetoric
4 years, 5 months ago

‘Incredibly disturbing’: Whitmer slams Trump’s rally rhetoric

Al Jazeera  

Trump’s barbs at the Michigan governor, the target of a kidnapping plot, prompted chants of ‘lock her up’ on Saturday. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has condemned United States President Donald Trump’s rhetoric towards her at a campaign rally. Whitmer on Sunday told NBC that Trump’s criticism of her at the rally was “incredibly disturbing” and accused Trump of inciting domestic …

Michigan governor pushes back against Trump rally chants
4 years, 5 months ago

Michigan governor pushes back against Trump rally chants

LA Times  

Gretchen Whitmer said Sunday that President Trump was inciting “domestic terrorism” following “lock her up” chants at his rally in the state the night before. Whitmer told NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the rhetoric was “incredibly disturbing” a little more than a week after authorities announced they had thwarted an alleged plot to kidnap the Democratic governor. When the crowd …

Trump claims Michigan governor ‘wants to be dictator’ as critics say he encouraged kidnap plot
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump claims Michigan governor ‘wants to be dictator’ as critics say he encouraged kidnap plot

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump has issued a new attack against Michigan …

Who is Gretchen Whitmer, what is her history with Trump and what was the kidnap plot?
4 years, 5 months ago

Who is Gretchen Whitmer, what is her history with Trump and what was the kidnap plot?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump’s tense relationship …

Trump calls Gretchen Whitmer ungrateful for being saved from militia kidnap plot
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump calls Gretchen Whitmer ungrateful for being saved from militia kidnap plot

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has claimed in a Fox News interview that …

Suspects in Whitmer kidnap plot went to armed anti-lockdown rallies, Michigan attorney general says
4 years, 5 months ago

Suspects in Whitmer kidnap plot went to armed anti-lockdown rallies, Michigan attorney general says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Some of the men charged as part of a militia’s …

Michigan governor says Trump’s words inspire extremists
4 years, 5 months ago

Michigan governor says Trump’s words inspire extremists

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Hours after police foiled an alleged plot to kidnap her, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer argued in a speech Thursday that President Donald Trump’s words had been a “rallying cry” for extremists. Whitmer, a Democrat, said the Republican president has spent the last seven months of the coronavirus pandemic “denying science, ignoring his own health experts, stoking distrust, …

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer accuses Donald Trump of encouraging 'sick and depraved men' in kidnapping plot
4 years, 5 months ago

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer accuses Donald Trump of encouraging 'sick and depraved men' in kidnapping plot

ABC  

Thirteen people have been arrested in a sweeping takedown of plots to kidnap the Michigan Governor, attack the state capitol building and incite violence. Key points: The six men charged in federal court face up to life in prison if convicted They were due in court Thursday Ms Whitmer has been both praised and criticised for the state's response to …

Gretchen Whitmer hits out at Trump as she denounces plot to kidnap her
4 years, 5 months ago

Gretchen Whitmer hits out at Trump as she denounces plot to kidnap her

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking to Fox Business by phone, Mr Trump called Gov Whitmer the “lockup queen” …

Trump campaign doubles down on attacks on Gretchen Whitmer despite chilling kidnap plot
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump campaign doubles down on attacks on Gretchen Whitmer despite chilling kidnap plot

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Donald Trump campaign …

Trump called Gretchen Whitmer 'lockup queen' hours before FBI announced far-right plot kidnap her
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump called Gretchen Whitmer 'lockup queen' hours before FBI announced far-right plot kidnap her

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hours before the FBI …

Alleged plot against Michigan’s Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is chilling (opinion)
4 years, 5 months ago

Alleged plot against Michigan’s Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is chilling (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Elie Honig is a CNN legal analyst and former federal and state prosecutor. But Thursday’s FBI complaint detailing the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and overthrow several state governments is uniquely chilling: It suggests that the nation has gone down a dark new road. According to the complaint’s allegations, the charged defendants held actual “field …

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Says She Censors Herself On Trump To Keep Federal Aid
4 years, 10 months ago

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Says She Censors Herself On Trump To Keep Federal Aid

Huff Post  

Protesters at the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing, Michigan. Whitmer told Axios in an interview scheduled to air on Monday about the difficulty of juggling Trump’s emotions with ensuring that Michigan residents receive adequate help amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The worst night’s sleep that I’ve got in the last 10 weeks is when he has attacked me on Twitter,” …

Trump tweets support for Michigan protesters, some of whom were armed
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump tweets support for Michigan protesters, some of whom were armed

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump sided with protesters – some of whom were armed – in Michigan on Friday, for their effort to reopen parts of the state after Democratic Gov. Last month, he encouraged similar protests in states led by Democrats by calling for them to “LIBERATE.” “The Governor of Michigan should give a little, and put out the …

Opinion: ‘LIBERATE MICHIGAN!’ Trump tweets to armed protesters. What was he thinking?
4 years, 11 months ago

Opinion: ‘LIBERATE MICHIGAN!’ Trump tweets to armed protesters. What was he thinking?

LA Times  

Protesters outside the Michigan Capitol on Wednesday show their displeasure with Gov. — Donald J. Trump April 17, 2020 Um, was that the president of the United States issuing a call to arms against the government of a state run by one of his political opponents? Opinion There’s an unbelievably important word missing from Trump’s ‘Opening America’ guidelines: Quarantine The …

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Trump target, leaps into prominence during coronavirus crisis
4 years, 11 months ago

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Trump target, leaps into prominence during coronavirus crisis

LA Times  

Gretchen Whitmer first gained attention when she ran for governor of Michigan with an unforgettable campaign slogan: “Fix the Damn Roads.” The back-to-basics approach led Whitmer to overwhelmingly claim the seat in 2018, positioning her as a Democratic fresh face capable of winning back the Midwestern voters who abandoned Hillary Clinton two years prior. More importantly, she led a Democratic …

Why That 'Woman In Michigan' Keeps Drawing Donald Trump's Wrath
5 years ago

Why That 'Woman In Michigan' Keeps Drawing Donald Trump's Wrath

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ANN ARBOR, Michigan ― Gov. Yet somehow it’s Whitmer that President Donald Trump has attacked as the one who is “in over her head” and “doesn’t have a clue.” The difference in how Trump has treated the two says a lot about the way he has handled the coronavirus pandemic ― and why, in the view of …

Gretchen Whitmer takes on Trump as coronavirus cases rise in Michigan
5 years ago

Gretchen Whitmer takes on Trump as coronavirus cases rise in Michigan

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump has lashed out at several Democratic governors who are responding to the coronavirus crisis, but his harshest words have been reserved for Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer. Trump said Thursday he had a “big problem” with the “young, a woman governor” in Michigan, complaining that “all she does is sit there and blame the federal government.” On …

'My name is Gretchen Whitmer': Governor hits back at Trump over sexist coronavirus slur
5 years ago

'My name is Gretchen Whitmer': Governor hits back at Trump over sexist coronavirus slur

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer hit back at President Donald Trump …

Who is Gretchen Whitmer? Michigan governor to respond to Trump's State of the Union
5 years, 1 month ago

Who is Gretchen Whitmer? Michigan governor to respond to Trump's State of the Union

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Democrats have chosen Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer to deliver the …

Michigan governor to take national stage to rebut Trump
5 years, 1 month ago

Michigan governor to take national stage to rebut Trump

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Democrats are putting Gov. “These are the fundamentals that people in America are concerned about,” Whitmer told The Associated Press, adding that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “thought I would have a message that would resonate.” Democratic strategist Adrienne Elrod, a senior adviser to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign, said “it’s hard to imagine a better person” to counter …

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