Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won’t back down over tariffs that she believes would hurt the auto industry in her state. The second-term governor will give her first major speech Wednesday since Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, for whom Whitmer campaigned across the Midwest. 

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Whitmer to call for compromise between GOP ‘friends’ and ‘fellow Democrats’

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump — but also warns that she won't back down over tariffs that she believes would hurt the auto industry in her state.

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Michigan's governor, a possible 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump

In a speech Wednesday at the Detroit Auto Show, the Democratic governor offered an olive branch to Trump while opposing the Republican's tariff plan.

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Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, seeks common ground with Trump

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer offered an olive branch Wednesday to President-elect Donald Trump, saying she is "really looking forward to" working with him while suggesting any plan to impose new tariffs on imports must consider the impact on the state's auto industry.

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she's ready to work with Donald Trump

Trump won the Wolverine State for the second time in three consecutive White House bids Nov. 5, while Republicans squeaked out a majority in the state House of Representatives

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes for compromise with Trump, whines red states ‘want to steal’ auto industry

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) plans to call for compromise between the Republican and Democratic parties in her first big speech since her state helped put President-elect Trump back in the Oval Office. In speech excerpts provided to The Associated Press, Whitmer urges her Republican “friends” and her “fellow Democrats” to come together. She also…

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) emphasized bipartisanship in her first major address since President-elect Donald Trump won Michigan, and days before he returns to office. Whitmer had a Democratic trifecta after winning reelection in 2022, but in last year’s elections, Trump won the state, and Republicans regained control of the state House. With the split government... The post Whitmer stresses bipartisanship in first major address since Trump won…

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Whitmer stresses bipartisanship in first major address since Trump won Michigan

The Michigan governor known for battling Trump says she's up for finding common ground, though she's already warning about some of his big plans.

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Gretchen Whitmer Says She Isn't Looking For A Fight (Yet)

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won't back down over tariffs that she believes would hurt the auto industry in her state.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump

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