Gretchen Whitmer Apologizes for Controversial Doritos Video

The Michigan governor faced backlash from Catholic groups for a video perceived as mocking the sacrament of communion.

Governor Whitmer appeared in a video feeding a Dorito to a kneeling podcaster, which was intended to promote the CHIPS Act.
The video was criticized by Catholic groups, who saw it as mocking the Holy Communion sacrament.
Whitmer issued an apology, stating it was never her intention to insult or denigrate anyone's faith.
Catholic organizations, including the Michigan Catholic Conference, condemned the video as offensive.
The controversy has sparked discussions about respect for religious practices and its impact on the upcoming elections.