Governor Gretchen Whitmer thanked President Trump for announcing a new fighter mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, a significant achievement for her state. Despite their political differences, Trump praised her effectiveness and emphasized their working relationship. This moment highlighted the challenges for Whitmer, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, as she navigates the bipartisan landscape amid pressure from fellow Democrats to oppose Trump. Her recent lobbying efforts at the White House also underscored the complexities of her political strategy as she balances cooperation with resistance within her party.
Trump's announcement that he would "save Selfridge" with the new fighter mission marked a long-sought victory for Whitmer and her battleground state.
I'm not supposed to do that. She's a Democrat. They say: 'Don't do that. Don't have her here.' I said, 'No, she's going to be here.'
I am so, so grateful that this announcement was made today, and I appreciate all the work," Whitmer said, without specifically praising Trump.
Whitmer's efforts reached an awkward juncture earlier this month when she went to the White House to lobby Trump on Selfridge and other state-related issues.
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