Trump, Whitmer and Michigan

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she does not want to pick a fight with President-elect Donald Trump, but she won’t back down from one either
Whitmer seeks common ground with Trump
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won’t back down over tariffs that she believes would hurt the auto industry in her state. The second-term governor gave her first major speech Wednesday since Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris,
Whitmer worries Trump tariff policies could hurt Michigan automakers
Some parts that go into our domestic vehicles come from Mexico and Canada. If the president slaps a tariff on those parts coming into Michigan, the governor fears it will impact automakers - and jobs.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer aims to find common ground with President-elect Trump
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer took the stage at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show on Wednesday, highlighting her focus on seeking common ground with President-elect Donald Trump.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes for compromise with Trump, whines red states ‘want to steal’ auto industry
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed for a reset with President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday as she warned of growing competition from Republican-led rivals threatening to “steal” her state’s bedrock auto industry.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to find common ground with Trump, speaks at Detroit Auto Show
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won't back down over tariffs that she believes would hurt the auto industry in her state. The second-term governor gave her first major speech Wednesday since Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris,
'We wanted to be part of it': Michigan residents, businesses join inaugural festivities
Hundreds of Michiganians are traveling to Washington in the coming days to witness the transfer of power at Donald Trump's ...
AG Nessel vows to fight Trump if his policies violate legal rights of Michigan residents
AG Dana Nessel said Monday that Donald Trump won the Nov. 5 election fair and square but she aims to ensure he implements his ...
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Canadian minister stresses importance of trade relationship with Michigan amid Trump's tariff threat
LANSING — Canada's industry minister met with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday, eager to highlight the essential trading ...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver later State of the State this year
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a second-term Democrat, and new state House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, revealed the date ...
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Trump transition has University of Michigan leaders preparing for next 4 years
ANN ARBOR, MI - Higher education was in President-elect Donald Trump’s crosshairs this past election. He proposed changing ...
Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026
State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second well-known candidate to enter the race to succeed Whitmer, who has ...
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to deliver 7th State of the State address in February
Michigan Gov. Gretchen is expected to deliver her seventh State of the State address on Feb. 26, about a month later than she ...