Overview
- President Trump unexpectedly praised Governor Gretchen Whitmer during an Oval Office ceremony, calling her 'a very good person' and commending her leadership in Michigan.
- Whitmer's appearance at the event was unplanned, with her office emphasizing that her presence did not endorse Trump's actions or statements made during the signing ceremony.
- The meeting included discussions on Michigan's economic priorities, such as keeping Selfridge Air National Guard Base open and addressing the impact of tariffs on the state's industries.
- Trump signed executive orders, including a 90-day pause on most global tariffs, which Whitmer described as a step in the right direction but criticized the blunt application of tariffs overall.
- Whitmer is facing significant criticism from Democratic insiders, who argue her bipartisan approach and association with Trump could harm her credibility as a potential 2028 presidential candidate.