Overview

• Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared the U.S. is in a 'constitutional crisis,' citing the Trump administration’s disregard for court orders.
• Whitmer defended her cooperation with President Trump, emphasizing her commitment to Michigan’s interests without compromising her values.
• She successfully lobbied Trump to replace aging A-10 Warthogs with 21 new F-15EX jets at Michigan's National Guard Base, securing economic and defense benefits for the state.
• Whitmer faced criticism from fellow Democrats for her appearances with Trump, including a recent joint announcement at Selfridge and an earlier Oval Office meeting.
• The governor reiterated that her bipartisan approach prioritizes Michigan residents over political optics, amid speculation about her potential 2028 presidential ambitions.