Blue state governor makes another appearance with Trump before his 100-day speech
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat from Michigan, welcomed President Donald Trump on the tarmac in Michigan before his speech to National Guard members on Tuesday. Whitmer, who also spoke at the event without hiding her face, expressed her gratitude for the military men and women who serve the country and the State of Michigan.
Fox News co-host Judge Jeanine Pirro praised Whitmer for setting a positive tone for the Democratic Party by attending the event and working with President Trump to bring back manufacturing to Michigan. During the event, Trump announced plans to replace the retiring A-10 Warthog aircraft with 21 new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets based out of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan. Trump thanked Whitmer for her involvement in the project, despite their political differences.
Whitmer’s presence at the event comes after a viral moment in which she was criticized for hiding her face with a folder during a meeting with Trump in the Oval Office. She later joked about the incident at an event at the Detroit Economic Club. Whitmer’s diplomatic approach to Trump’s tariffs and her willingness to work with the president have sparked speculation about her 2028 presidential ambitions.
This meeting marks Whitmer’s third interaction with Trump in recent weeks, with the president praising her as a good governor and a good person. Despite some disagreements, Whitmer and Trump have found common ground on the need to boost American manufacturing. Whitmer’s office clarified that her appearance in the Oval Office was not an endorsement of all of Trump’s actions, but rather a bipartisan effort to address important issues.
Overall, Whitmer’s willingness to engage with President Trump and work towards common goals demonstrates her commitment to serving the people of Michigan and the country as a whole. The bipartisan collaboration between Whitmer and Trump highlights the importance of putting aside political differences for the greater good.
