• Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock
Editor's Pick

Whitmer sounds off on Trump’s ‘constitutional crisis’ day after diplomatic appearance with him

by May 1, 2025
written by May 1, 2025

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., said the United States is in a ‘constitutional crisis’ after appearing alongside President Donald Trump in Michigan on his 100th day as president. 

Jon Favreau, former President Barack Obama’s speechwriter turned ‘Pod Save America’ host, asked Whitmer in a social media clip posted Wednesday if the U.S. is in a ‘constitutional crisis’ – just one day after she greeted Trump on the tarmac in Michigan before his speech to National Guard members. 

‘We are,’ Whitmer said. ‘I think that no one is above the law. The thought that we’ve got an administration that is just blatantly violating court orders should, I think, scare everybody. This is a very serious moment.’

Democrats have consistently described the country’s current political moment as a ‘constitutional crisis’ since Trump returned to the White House about 100 days ago. While Whitmer has warned of the ‘peril’ Trump’s tariffs will have on Michigan’s auto industry and urged him to deliver disaster relief to her constituents impacted by ice storms, the Democratic governor and potential 2028 presidential candidate has struck a more diplomatic tone than her colleagues in the past 100 days. 

‘Trump is currently investigating Michigan colleges and universities for their diversity policies. He’s already tried to kick dozens of Michigan foreign students out of the country. He’s threatening to unlawfully freeze federal funding for Michigan public schools, as he’s already doing that in Maine, because Governor Mills spoke up in a meeting. Have you asked the president to stop targeting people and institutions in your state?’ Favreau challenged Whitmer in a subsequent social media clip posted Wednesday. 

‘I have not had that direct conversation on this subject yet, but I’m not afraid to do that,’ Whitmer said. 

‘Isn’t it worth speaking up for the rights and the freedoms of those people when you’re at an event with him, or you are in a meeting with him?’ Favreau asked, articulating the criticism Whitmer has faced within the Democratic Party for her treatment of Trump. 

‘Whenever I get the opportunity, I use every minute of that to cover a lot of different issues. So this is, I think, a very important one that you’re raising. There’s no question. And I will continue whenever I have opportunities to make sure that I’m covering as much as I can. No question,’ Whitmer said. 

Returning to the question of a ‘constitutional crisis,’ Whitmer said, ‘Many of us are fighting the fights we can,’ but it’s the court of law that should ‘have the last word.’

‘I hope that we finally see some backbone out of some of the Republicans in Congress to stand up to the courts to enforce their orders. There are a lot of people that aren’t doing their jobs to protect the foundations of this country,’ Whitmer added, shifting blame onto congressional Republicans for not standing up to Trump. 

The clips were posted one day after Whitmer appeared alongside Trump ahead of his 100th day rally in Michigan. Whitmer successfully lobbied Trump to retire an A-10 Warthog aircraft based out of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan with 21 brand-new F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets.

Trump thanked Whitmer for bringing the issue to his attention and once again applauded her job as governor. Whitmer’s diplomatic moves seemed to put her out of step with her party on Tuesday as Democratic governors, many similarly rumored to harbor 2028 presidential ambitions, instead hosted a counter-programming event to Trump’s speech slamming his first 100 days in office. 

Earlier this month, Whitmer hid behind a folder in the Oval Office in an image that went viral and earned her the ire of Democrats discontent with her diplomacy. The Michigan governor found herself in the corner of the Oval Office for a press conference where Trump praised her, after consistently ridiculing her on the 2024 campaign trail. 

The Michigan governor’s trip to Washington last month brought her 2028 presidential ambitions into the national conversation as she directly engaged with Trump. Whitmer’s office explained that she was meeting with Trump to discuss recovery aid for the northern Michigan ice storm, investing in Michigan’s defense assets and building the American economy for everyday Michiganders. 

The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
SCOOP: Republicans discuss defunding ‘big abortion’ like Planned Parenthood in Trump agenda bill
next post
35 Democrats vote with GOP to block Biden rule allowing Newsom’s gas car ban

related articles

Trump signs executive orders bolstering nuclear industry, domestic...

May 23, 2025

Hundreds of Ukrainian prisoners released in swap with...

May 23, 2025

US and Iran clash over uranium enrichment as...

May 23, 2025

SCOOP: House GOP memo highlights Republican wins in...

May 23, 2025

Major Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap is underway, official says

May 23, 2025

‘Half a dozen’ more states to ban soda,...

May 23, 2025

23andMe bankruptcy prompts Cornyn-Grassley-Klobuchar bipartisan bill to protect...

May 22, 2025

GOP holdouts sound alarm on $36T debt crisis...

May 22, 2025

White House shuts down reporter’s ‘ridiculous’ challenge of...

May 22, 2025

Antisemitic shooting of Israeli diplomats adds to alarming...

May 22, 2025
Enter Your Information Below To Receive Free Trading Ideas, Latest News, And Articles.


Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

Latest News

  • EURUSD and GBPUSD: GBPUSD rises to a new high on Friday

    August 16, 2024
  • DOJ deploys district elections officers to handle ‘threats and intimidation’

    October 21, 2024
  • Long KVYO: Klaviyo Inc. Breaks New Highs, Strong Q3 Performance Fuels Bullish Momentum

    December 17, 2024
  • Trump reveals who was behind Signal text chain leak

    March 25, 2025
  • Senate to take up Trump spending bill as clock ticks down to government shutdown

    March 14, 2025

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Secret Service admits leaning on ‘state and local partners’ after claim it ignored Trump team’s past requests

    July 21, 2024
  • 2

    Elon and Vivek should tackle US funding for this boondoogle organization and score a multimillion dollar win

    December 4, 2024
  • 3

    Forex Profit Calculator: Maximize Your Trading Potential

    July 10, 2024
  • 4

    Five more House Democrats call on Biden to drop out, third US senator

    July 19, 2024
  • 5

    Biden calls to ‘lower the temperature’ then bashes Trump in NAACP speech

    July 17, 2024

Categories

  • Economy (829)
  • Editor's Pick (4,647)
  • Investing (624)
  • Stock (763)

Latest Posts

  • Doctors react after Biden’s live address to the nation: A concerning ‘lack of emotion’

    July 25, 2024
  • Conservative group debuts major ad buy in key senators’ states as ‘soft appeal’ for Hegseth, Gabbard, Patel

    December 12, 2024
  • Bitcoin and Ethereum: Bitcoin drops to new low on Thursday

    October 12, 2024

Recent Posts

  • Trump budget bill with $4.5 trillion in tax cuts survives House vote

    February 26, 2025
  • Republicans demand Trump cut American legal association out of nominee process

    March 8, 2025
  • Trump commutes prison sentence of Hunter Biden’s ‘fall guy’ Jason Galanis

    April 1, 2025

Editor’s Pick

  • Senate forces rare weekend vote to push through Kristi Noem as Homeland Security chief

    January 25, 2025
  • ‘UN80 Initiative’ appears to show world body’s panic over possible DOGE-like cuts

    March 12, 2025
  • Long AER: AerCap Defends Key Support at $100, Bullish Momentum Builds After Strong Earnings Beat

    March 3, 2025
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Disclaimer: moneyrisetoday.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

Copyright © 2025 moneyrisetoday.com | All Rights Reserved

Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock