Whitmer Faces Backlash Over Dorito Communion Video

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is accused of mocking the Catholic Eucharist in a viral video featuring influencer Liz Plank.

The video shows Whitmer feeding a Dorito to a kneeling Liz Plank, sparking accusations of anti-Catholic sentiment.
Catholic groups, including CatholicVote and the Catholic League, have demanded an apology from Whitmer for the perceived mockery.
The video is part of a TikTok trend, but critics argue its execution mimics the Catholic sacrament too closely.
The video was intended to promote the CHIPS Act, highlighting U.S. semiconductor production, but has been overshadowed by the controversy.
Whitmer has not publicly responded to the backlash, while her team claims the video is a lighthearted take on a popular trend.