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May 6, 2021

Whitmer refuses to answer question about who paid for private plane for her trip to Florida

Whitmer was asked on Thursday by WWTV reporter Eric Lloyd for her response to the recent report by journalist Charlie LeDuff in Deadline Detroit that revealed the Wolverine State governor approached wealthy businessmen in Detroit to use the private plane they share.

May 4, 2021

Michigan Gov. Whitmer to receive JFK 'Profile in Courage' award despite recent COVID-19 surge

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, whose aggressive lockdown measures during the COVID-19 pandemic drew a mixed reaction among state residents, will receive a “Profile in Courage” award from the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for her actions during the crisis.

April 29, 2021

Jailed Michigan Dem warned officers ‘Big Gretch’ might be upset by no mask for his booking photo: report

A Michigan state lawmaker who was arrested earlier this month following a suspected DUI crash refused to have his booking photo taken, arguing that officers weren’t following state coronavirus guidelines, video shows, according to a report.

April 28, 2021

Three Gretchen Whitmer kidnap suspects face weapon of mass destruction charges

Three of the six men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are facing additional charges of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. 

April 26, 2021

DeSantis Cabinet member trolls Michigan’s Whitmer over travel mess by sending tourism pamphlets

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis sent the embattled governor a letter on Monday regarding her recent travels to his state while warning Michiganders against traveling due to COVID-19 levels — including to the Sunshine State.

April 26, 2021

Michigan Democrat seen resisting DUI arrest, threatens to call Gov. Whitmer in bodycam footage

Michigan State Police released bodycam footage on Sunday of an incident involving Democratic state Rep. Jewell Jones, who was reportedly charged with driving under the influence, resisting arrest, and weapons possession following a collision last week on Interstate 96 in Fowlerville.

April 25, 2021

Fully open Texas and Florida reporting fewer COVID cases than Democrat-led Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York

Republican-led states including Texas and Florida are reporting fewer coronavirus cases than Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York -- all of which are led by prominent Democrats who refuse to roll back COVID-19 regulations and mask mandates, according to CDC data. 

April 22, 2021

Michigan Gov. Whitmer lied about travels before Florida trip revealed: 'I was here in town the whole time'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lied about not traveling out of state in a podcast interview last week, saying she was "here in town the whole time."

April 20, 2021

Whitmer responds to criticism over Florida trip: 'I wasn't partying in Miami'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said that the attacks over her trip last month to Florida were “saddening” as she was visiting her father. 

April 20, 2021

Whitmer faces fresh criticism after visit to Florida revealed

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Democrat who recently blamed travelers for new COVID-19 variants in her state, visited Florida more than a month ago, Fox News confirmed.