Whitmer's Surprise Oval Office Appearance with Trump
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer unexpectedly joined President Trump in the Oval Office during a signing event. While there for a separate meeting on tariffs and defense investment, Whitmer's spokesperson clarified her presence wasn't an endorsement of Trump's actions, which included signing memoranda to investigate former administration officials and reiterating claims of election fraud. Whitmer previously voiced support for boosting domestic manufacturing but cautioned against using tariffs indiscriminately. She welcomed a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs as a positive step.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer unexpectedly joined President Trump in the Oval Office during a signing event. While there for a separate meeting on tariffs and defense investment, Whitmer's spokesperson clarified her presence wasn't an endorsement of Trump's actions, which included signing memoranda to investigate former administration officials and reiterating claims of election fraud. Whitmer previously voiced support for boosting domestic manufacturing but cautioned against using tariffs indiscriminately. She welcomed a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs as a positive step.
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