Overview

• During the event, Trump said, “Kristi — uh, Kristi Whitman — Whitmer,” while referring to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
• He was discussing a federal memorandum reaffirming efforts to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.
• The ceremony included the authorization of two executive orders related to cashless bail and National Guard troop training.
• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had spoken earlier in the session, which preceded the name mix-up.
• Social media critics highlighted the gaffe as a sign of cognitive decline, though no official assessment or policy change followed.