Politics 3 days ago Whitmer explains her Oval Office folder fiasco Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., explained she didn't want her photo taken in the Oval Office when she held a folder in front of her face in the now-viral moment.
White House 4 days ago Gretchen Whitmer ribbed online for seeming to hide face in Oval Office Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer temporarily held up a folder to block her face from cameras in an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump.
Media 4 days ago Former Democratic rep hits Whitmer for 'cringey' photo in the Oval Office Former Democratic Rep. Susan Wild called Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's decision to hide her face in the Oval Office "cringey" on Sunday during a CNN panel discussion.
Media 6 days ago Democrats are blowing their opportunity to hammer Trump on tariffs, Washington Post columnist warns In a new piece, Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell argued that the Democratic Party is not doing enough to condemn President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
Gretchen Whitmer 6 days ago Whitmer ditches Dem playbook on Trump's tariffs amid 2028 speculation Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of MIchigan bucked the party line during a trip to the White House Wednesday amid speculation about her 2028 campaign aspirations.
Media April 10 Gretchen Whitmer angers Democrats, suffers 'huge embarrassment' with Trump meeting at White House Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing backlash from fellow Democrats after a surprise appearance with President Donald Trump at the White House, with some claiming she was "prop."
Politics April 10 Trump praises Dem Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after slamming her last year: 'Very good person' President Donald Trump praised Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week after slamming her last year as a "terrible governor"
Kamala Harris April 9 Harris launched 'dark-arts operation' against opponents for VP spot in 2020, new book claims The book claims that Harris spread unfavorable information about other possible vice presidential picks for Biden.
Politics March 18 Republican Tudor Dixon praises Trump as she eyes 2026 run for governor or Senate in key battleground Republican Tudor Dixon praises President Trump as she eyes a 2026 run for either governor or Senate in battleground Michigan
Gretchen Whitmer February 26 Gretchen Whitmer sounds off on push to condemn US Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling: 'Hell no' Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks out against proposed resolution that condemns the Supreme Court's 2015 gay marriage ruling.
Gretchen Whitmer February 7 Alabama convict criticizes Democrat politician in last words before being executed for killing woman Demetrius Frazier, who was put to death in Alabama, criticized Democrat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in his final words, reports say.
Michigan January 30 Trump backed 2024 Republican Senate nominee in Michigan moves closer to making another run in 2026 Former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan says he's considering a second straight Republican run for U.S. Senate days after Democratic Sen. Gary Peters announced he wouldn't seek re-election in the 2026 midterms
Politics January 14 Top lawmaker 1st Republican to launch gubernatorial campaign in race to succeed Michigan's Whitmer Republican state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced his candidacy, becoming the first major party candidate in Michigan to launch a gubernatorial campaign in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Politics December 30 2028 Watch: Here are the Democrats who may eventually jump into the next White House race Here is a very early look at the Democratic Party politicians considered to be potential 2028 presidential contenders in the next race for the White House.
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.
Media October 10 Michigan gov feeds kneeling female podcast host Doritos while wearing a Harris-Walz hat A video capturing the Michigan governor feeding a woman who is kneeling a Doritos chip while wearing a Harris/Walz cameo campaign hat had some scratching their head.
NFL September 26 Michigan Gov. Whitmer says people shouldn't 'give a damn' if Taylor Swift is friends with Brittany Mahomes Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said people shouldn't care that Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes may have political differences.
Michigan September 16 Michigan Republicans continue to spar with Dems over deal with Chinese EV company in key House race Michigan Republicans have continued to attack former Democratic State Sen. Curtis Hertel for his ties to a deal with a Chinese Communist Party-backed EV company.
Presidential September 6 Gretchen Whitmer rejects polls showing Harris up 5 points against Trump in Michigan: 'It's just not true' Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cast doubt on polls showing Vice President Kamala Harris having a sizable lead over former President Trump in her state.
Media August 18 NBC News host presses Gov. Whitmer on Harris' price control plan: Is it 'any more than a gimmick?' NBC News' Kristen Welker pressed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about whether Vice President Harris' price control plan was smart policy on Sunday during "Meet the Press."
Gretchen Whitmer July 30 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer among Kamala Harris VP choices with ‘middle of the road’ police record: union leader Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is rumored to be in the running for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' VP, although she said she's "not in the vetting process."
