Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer angers Democrats after she accompanies Trump as he signs executive orders

WASHINGTON, DC: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was immensely criticized by Democrats after she appeared alongside President Donald Trump during the signing of one of his executive orders. 

The Michigan Democrat, who has previously built a reputation for being a resolute Trump critic, surprised many liberals after visiting the 78-year-old Commander-in-Chief at the White House. 

While Whitmer went to Washington, DC, on Wednesday, April 9, for a private meeting with the MAGA spearhead, she ended up staying back for Trump’s signing of the executive order inciting investigation of two first-term administration aides who were critical of his actions, as reported by Fox News via the New York Post.

However, her presence during the signing did not sit well with her liberal supporters, who called her an “embarrassment” for allegedly siding with the Republican president.

Gretchen Whitmer causes frenzy with her White House visit

Gretchen Whitmer’s presence at the White House during the signing of the executive order did not sit well with Democrats, who called the meeting a “disaster.” 

Even though the Michigan governor did not side with Trump for many of his orders, her presence at the Oval Office gave a contrasting impression. 

During the event, Trump praised the Democratic leader on camera by calling her a “good person.”

“We’re honored to have Gretchen  Whitmer from Michigan… great state of Michigan,” said Trump, before adding, “She’s really done an excellent job… & a very good person.”

As reported by the outlet, the 53-year-old Michigan native has been working with the president to keep the Selfridge Air Force Base, outside Detroit, open and funded. Their joint projects also include tackling the danger of invasive fish entering the ecosystem of the Great Lakes.

Calling the issues “bipartisan,” Trump even joked during the signing session about standing alongside Whitmer and cutting the ribbons when the projects are completed. “We’ll all stand there together and cut a ribbon. Okay, Gretchen?” the president said.

However, Whitmer’s visit was met with criticism, as a Democratic operative referenced her visit and told NBC News anonymously, “Just a f**ing disaster,” before adding, “It feels like it removes some of the momentum she had as a politically savvy swing-state Dem.”

Edward-Isaac Dovere, a senior reporter with CNN, called the moment a “huge embarrassment,” before adding that the situation was intentionally set up by the president, adding, “She [Whitmer] went for this meeting with the president, and he used her as a prop.”

CNN host Audie Cornish added, “This does not look like the politics of resistance.”

Soon after her visit to the White House was concluded, Whitmer’s office moved quickly to clarify the purpose behind it. 

They clarified that she was brought into the Oval Office “without any notice,” and that her presence was “not an endorsement of the actions taken or statements made” during the event.

Despite her strong stance of not supporting most of the orders passed at the executive signings, the Michigan Democrat appeared surprisingly sympathetic with Trump’s controversial tariff policy that has sent the stock market into a downward spiral. 

Speaking at a press conference, she said, “I understand the motivation behind the tariffs, and I can tell you here’s where President Trump and I do agree,” before adding, “We do need to make more stuff in America.”

She clarified her stance in supporting the Trump administration’s take on strengthening the key US manufacturing sectors like cars, steel, and computer chips.

Gretchen Whitmer's meeting with Donald Trump riles liberal supporters

The liberals on social media were skeptical about the Michigan governor's intentions, as several of them expressed their disappointment with Gretchen Whitmer for visiting Dona;d Trump at the White House. 

On Facebook, one user commented, "When you can't beat the Train jump on Board."

Someone else was, however, less forgiving, as they said, "I don't trust her . All pretend, till she gets in !!!"

"She wants to run for President in 2028 and needs to support the tariffs for Michigan," declared someone else on X. 

Another user voiced their criticism of Whitmer, writing, "Ok so what’s going on here! This woman is corrupt and cannot be trusted! Shes got some kind ulterior motive! Shes not a good person!"

"Another far lefty that is faking moving to the centre because she wants to run for president. This is Newsome but worse hair," one person remarked.

A social media user tried to analyze the situation and explained, "Without the auto maker's unions she can't win re-election."

"Don't trust this woman. She didn't just have an epiphany. She has ulterior motives," added another. 

Another perplexed user asked, "What is going on. Why is a Trump hater supporting him? What game is she playing now?"

"Gretchen Whitmer is embracing Trump. She's no longer got my support. I'm sorry," declared another. 

Someone else noted, "Gretchen Whitmer needlessly jumped aboard the trump Titanic. She sold her cred for 0… smdh…"

"Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in the Oval Office with Donald Trump looking like she knows she shouldn't be there," another added.

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