Whitmer visited the White House three times this year, most recently to discuss tariffs and Medicaid funding. Trump praised her efforts, calling her a "very good person" and commending her work on the Great Lakes project. This collaboration contrasts with his criticisms of other Democratic governors. Despite past hostility, Trump has notably developed a positive view of Whitmer, who previously criticized him in the context of far-right groups and his policies. Both sides have acknowledged their working relationship, favoring bipartisan efforts towards state and national projects.
When Trump visited Michigan later that month, he called the governor onstage. "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.' She's done a very good job," Trump said.
Trump has told reporters that Whitmer is a "very good person" who was doing an "excellent job" when she came to the White House in early April.
Trump shows an affinity for those who are cordial with him, regardless of their party affiliation. He's said privately that Whitmer is one of the national Democrats who most impresses him.
It wasn't always so warm between Trump and Whitmer. Trump referred to her as "half-Whitmer" during his first term, and said she was "dishonest."
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