Trump Saves Michigan Air Base, Hugs Governor | JQJO

President Trump announced a new fighter jet mission for Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan, securing its future and averting potential closure. This decision represents a win for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, who had been advocating for the base's survival. The aging A-10s will be replaced with 21 F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets. Trump and Whitmer even shared a hug, a surprising display of bipartisan cooperation, despite their past political differences. The base's economic impact on Michigan is estimated at $850 million.