Whitmer said Trump ‘Michigan Cares’ wants to work with him

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signaled her willingness to work with Donald Trump in an interview this week. It said the president-elect clearly cares about her state.

“The people of Michigan Like most Americans Vote for Donald Trump and my oath is to Michigan.” Whitmer said CNN At the Democratic Governor’s Convention in Los Angeles “Obviously, I have experience in this type of environment that will help inform how I will continue to fight for Michigan. But I know Donald. Trump cares about Michigan And I hope that because of this So we will be able to Find some common ground in some important ways.”

Trump wins Michigan in the 2024 election on his way to retaking the White House. Whitmer is widely viewed as a possible contender for the White House in 2028, given her status as a two-term governor of a battleground state.

Whitmer appears to be employing a strategy of not making public enemies of Trump. This is because the federal government can allocate aid and prioritize certain state initiatives.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a news conference at Michigan State University on November 7, 2022 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

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Whitmer and Trump argue in the media during the first term This is especially true regarding the response to COVID-19. of the administrative department She was nominated as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential candidate but declined consideration so she could run for a second term, which would run in 2027.

Kathy Hochul of New York, another governor at the meeting who spoke to CNN, revealed she had spoken by phone with Trump. in which she showcases his status as a famous New Yorker.

Hochul called him “a president who is a New Yorker. Used to be a New Yorker You probably understand how important it is to the success of our state.”

Spotlight on Democrat Governors They Are ‘Last line of defense’ against Trump

Donald Trump sat down with Kristen Welker on Sunday for an interview on Meet the Press. (Screenshot/NBC)

Other Democratic governors The meeting saw it as the last line of defense against a second Trump administration.

“It would be irresponsible of me not to speculate on every scenario of what might happen. Especially listening to what the president has to say. What his advisers said What the appointee said What his various candidates say and what the 2025 project says,” Hochul told CNN. “I have to be aware of all potential challenges and have a strategy for responding to each challenge if it arises. TRUE So now it’s playing defense. Put together a game plan and be willing to work.”

Democrats find themselves without a clear national leader as the Biden administration nears its end. President Biden has largely disappeared from the public eye. The same was true for Harris after a painful loss to Trump.

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The 2028 Democratic primary is wide open and could feature multiple governors. Including the city of Whitmer. California Governor Gavin Newsom, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.