Gretchen Whitmer

Media December 12

Whitmer signals willingness to work with president-elect: 'I know Donald Trump cares about Michigan'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said President-elect Donald Trump "cares about Michigan" and she hopes to find common ground with him when he takes office.

Politics December 6

Democrat governors spotlight they're the 'last line of defense' against Trump

Democratic governors say they're the "best path forward" for a party now out of power in the nation's capital and the "last line of defense" as President-elect Trump returns to the White House.

Elections November 29

Political betting markets still have plenty of action despite end of election season

Political betting markets do not end after an election, with several platforms already allowing betting on everything future elections to President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet.

Tim Walz October 31

Walz releases Halloween video: 'Haunted houses got nothing on Donald Trump back in the White House'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declared Thursday that "Haunted houses got nothing on Donald Trump back in the White House" as he released a Halloween-themed video.

POLITICS October 23

Whitmer defends 'this beautiful city' of Detroit after Trump blasts Michigan's urban 'mess'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer slammed Trump over his comments about Detroit being a "failure" and a "mess" during Tuesday's rally with Barack Obama.

Media October 20

Democratic governors pressed on why Trump and Harris are neck-and-neck in 'blue wall' states: 'Razor-thin'

Three Democratic governors were pressed on Kamala Harris' standing in their home states on Sunday, as the race between Harris and Donald Trump is neck-and-neck.

Gretchen Whitmer October 13

Catholics hold 'Rosary Rally' outside Gretchen Whitmer’s house after Doritos video sparks backlash

Catholics held a Rosary Rally outside the home of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Sunday after she sparked backlash with a Doritos commercial that critics alleged was blasphemous.

Gretchen Whitmer October 13

Gretchen Whitmer apologizes for Doritos video critics say mocked Christian sacrament

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized for a social media video in which she fed Doritos to a kneeling podcast host as a way to support the CHIPS Act.

Media October 12

Michigan Catholic bishops condemn Whitmer’s Doritos video stunt as offensive

Michigan's Catholic bishops condemned Gov. Whitmer's recent viral video as "offensive," stating it "specifically" imitates the posture and gestures of one taking Holy Communion.

Media October 11

CNN avoids asking Gretchen Whitmer about bizarre viral Doritos video

CNN anchor Kate Bolduan avoided asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., about a viral video of the Democrat feeding a Dorito to an online influencer that sparked mockery.