President Trump hit out at Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer late Thursday, after she blamed him over a plot to kidnap her, despite the fact that the Feds and the DOJ foiled the plot.
“Rather than say thank you, she calls me a White Supremacist—while Biden and Democrats refuse to condemn Antifa, Anarchists, Looters and Mobs that burn down Democrat run cities,” Trump tweeted.
Governor Whitmer of Michigan has done a terrible job. She locked down her state for everyone, except her husband’s boating activities. The Federal Government provided tremendous help to the Great People of Michigan. My Justice Department and Federal Law Enforcement announced…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 9, 2020
…today that they foiled a dangerous plot against the Governor of Michigan. Rather than say thank you, she calls me a White Supremacist—while Biden and Democrats refuse to condemn Antifa, Anarchists, Looters and Mobs that burn down Democrat run cities…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 9, 2020
The President went on to condemn any violence, which he has done multiple times before despite Democrat claims to the contrary. He also called on Whitmer to open up Michigan again, following extremely draconian coronavirus lockdown policies.
…I do not tolerate ANY extreme violence. Defending ALL Americans, even those who oppose and attack me, is what I will always do as your President! Governor Whitmer—open up your state, open up your schools, and open up your churches!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 9, 2020
The plot, uncovered by the FBI, reportedly involved six people who were watching Whitmer’s home and planned to snatch her with the aim to “overthrow of certain government and law enforcement components.”
#BREAKING: Feds have charged 6 people with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to newly unsealed court records https://t.co/KIPspXWVso
— Detroit Free Press (@freep) October 8, 2020
Join us live in Lansing. https://t.co/wftm2A3sDy
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) October 8, 2020
Whitmer has come under fire for implementing particularly authoritarian lockdown methods, including using the State’s emergency alert system to order residents to wear face masks.
The governor previously issued an executive order requiring residents to wear face coverings while in public.
Whitmer also called small business owners “racist” and “neo Nazis” for protesting her lockdown orders.
She also made complete u-turn over the use of hydroxychloroquine within a four day period back in March, begging the federal government to send her the medicine just four days after she threatened to revoke the medical licenses of doctors who prescribed it.
She was also criticised recently for joining Black Lives Matter protesters in the streets after lecturing small businesses for weeks to stay shut down.
To those who have taken to the streets to peacefully protest the structural inequities Black Americans face every day – I’m with you.
Tonight, I urge you to stay home and stay safe. Tomorrow, find a peaceful protest to join and make your voice heard. pic.twitter.com/O8fNNVM8fS
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) June 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/davis1988will/status/1268706540967657472
This is Gretchen Whitmer.
She threw Michigan residents in jail and stripped them of their livelihoods if they did not “social distance.”
She called a group of peaceful protesters “terrorists.”
In case you were still wondering if the lockdowns were a vicious hoax to hurt Americans pic.twitter.com/PoOnuQFAke— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 5, 2020
