Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had nowhere to hide when President Donald Trump called her to the podium to address National Guardsmen in Michigan on Tuesday.
Whitmer met Trump at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in southeast Michigan, where the president stopped during his 100 days celebration to announce that the base, which was at risk of shutting down, would receive a new fighter squadron. During his remarks, Trump thanked the governor for her work “trying to save” the base, and then asked her to speak.
Whitmer approached the podium and said she “hadn’t planned to speak” at the event.
“I am really damn happy we’re here to celebrate this recapitalization at Selfridge,” she added. “It’s crucial for the Michigan economy, it’s crucial for the men and women here, for our homeland security, and our future.”
“So thank you,” Whitmer said, looking back…
