Gretchen Whitmer
49th Governor of Michigan
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Gretchen Esther Whitmer is an American politician serving as the 49th governor of Michigan since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006 and in the Michigan Senate from 2006 to 2015.
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Why full evidence of the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer may never be knownTechnology played a critical role in the planning and formulation of the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, police say.USATODAY.com - Published | |
Michigan Governor Whitmer responds to Trump as kidnapping case goes to grand juryA judge is seeing evidence in the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She tells Tony Dokoupil that continued rhetoric by President Trump is putting her in danger.CBS News - Published | |
Michigan voters could play critical role in 2020 election"CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil hits the streets in suburban Detroit with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ahead of the 2020 presidential election. The state is critical to both Republican..CBS News - Published | |
Whitmer canvasses for Biden in Michigan weeks after kidnap plot"CBS This Morning" follows Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's voter outreach effort for our series, "At America's Crossroads," looking at 3 battleground states.CBS News - Published | |
'Incredibly disturbing': Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Trump incites domestic terrorismWhitmer's remarks Sunday followed a Michigan rally Saturday at which President Trump criticized the governor, prompting chants of "Lock her up."USATODAY.com - Published | |
Trump 'lock 'em all up' chant: Gov. Whitmer says it's inciting terrorism. Lara Trump says it's just rally 'fun.'"He was having fun at a Trump rally," said campaign adviser Lara Trump of the chant while Gov. Whitmer called the president's rhetoric "dangerous."USATODAY.com - Published | |
Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Included PT Cruiser Training, Feds ClaimSome of the men who planned to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer were apparently gearing up for war from inside the ultimate mom car of the 2000s -- this per federal investigators. Michigan's FOX..TMZ.com - Published | |
Trump rally crowd chants 'lock her up' about Michigan Gov. Whitmer, target of alleged kidnapping plotGov. Whitmer responded to Trump's criticism during a rally in Michigan, posting that his was the kind of rhetoric that had put her family in danger.USATODAY.com - Published | |
Evidence presented in court against alleged Michigan militia membersThe U.S. Attorney's Office publicly released evidence on Friday in its case against six men charged in a plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Andrew Feathers of CBS Grand Rapids, Michigan,..CBS News - Published | |
'They're amateurs': Feds say plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was dangerous, poorly plannedU.S. Magistrate Judge Sally Berens agreed the government hadĀ probable cause to charge the six defendants, despite objections by defense lawyers.USATODAY.com - Published | |
Another suspect charged in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen WhitmerBrian Higgins, 51, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, is charged with material support of an act of terrorism, a 20-year felony.USATODAY.com - Published Also reported by •CBS News | |
3 denied bond in alleged plot to kidnap governorA federal judge orders three of the five Michigan men accused of plotting to kidnap Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to held without bond before trial (Oct. 13) ĀUSATODAY.com - Published | |
FBI says Virginia Gov. Northam was also targeted in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. WhitmerTheĀ suspects accused of plottingĀ to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also discussed "taking" Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, an FBI agent testified.USATODAY.com - Published | Suspects in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer likely to remain in detention without bondFive suspects in the attempted kidnapping case of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are scheduled to appearĀ in federal court Tuesday inĀ Grand Rapids.USATODAY.com - Published |
One piece of alleged extremist plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer included a 'plan to target and kill police'Law enforcement is on high alert in Michigan as alleged plot involving alleged anti-government activists included targeting police.USATODAY.com - Published | 2 former Marines among those charged in plot to kidnap Michigan's governorCBS News has learned that three of the suspects charged in the alleged domestic terrorism plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer have military ties. Chris Hanson reports.CBS News - Published |
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist says militia group wanted to "disrupt the election process"Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she's not worried about violence as the election nears, despite the recent kidnapping plot against her. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist joins CBSN's Elaine..CBS News - Published | 10/11: Salvanto, McDaniel, WhitmerThis week on "Face the Nation," President Trump prepares to barnstorm the country in the closing weeks of the campaign following his COVID-19 diagnosis as the nation, and the world, see an alarming..CBS News - Published |
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is concerned about the rise of right-wing armed groups in Michigan.NYTimes.com - Published | In wake of plot, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 'not worried' about Election Day violence, says Michigan is preparedWhitmer said, "We will not tolerate anyone ā¦ interfering with someone's ability to safely vote."USATODAY.com - Published |
Whitmer says extremists are "finding comfort" in rhetoric from GOP leadersMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says "domestic terrorists" like those accused of plotting to kidnap her are "finding comfort" in the rhetoric of Republican leaders.CBS News - Published | Transcript: Gretchen Whitmer on "Face the Nation"The following is a transcript of an interview with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer that aired Sunday, October 11, 2020, on "Face the Nation."CBS News - Published |
Is Michigan's Capitol prepared for armed attack, as extremists in Whitmer kidnapping plot allegedly plannedCapitol police try to prepare for situations they think (and hope) will likely never happen so they are not caught unprepared, police said.USATODAY.com - Published | Suspects in alleged Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot charged in courtExperts warn other extremist groups could attempt violent action in the months ahead after investigators thwarted an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. More than a dozen men..CBS News - Published |
New details emerge about plot to kidnap Michigan governorThere are new details emerging about the alleged plot to kidnap and possibly kill Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Jeff Pegues reports.CBS News - Published | Michigan Sheriff Shared Stage with Kidnapping Suspect, Says Many Wanted Whitmer ArrestedA Sheriff in Michigan not only shared a stage with one of the men arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap and possibly kill Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ... he says the 13 alleged extremists..TMZ.com - Published |
A kidnap and murder plot targeted Gretchen Whitmer. It's no coincidence she's a woman.To be a woman in public life is to get threats. But the kidnap and murder plot against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is a new level of horror.USATODAY.com - Published | Fact check: Viral photos of Biden and Whitmer without masks are from early MarchViral photos of Biden and Whitmer without masks, from before they were recommended, are being used on social media to accuse them of hypocrisy.USATODAY.com - Published |
Man accused in Michigan plot pleads not guiltyOne of the men accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pleads not guilty, judge sets $250,000 cash bond. (Oct. 9) ĀUSATODAY.com - Published | This week on "Face the Nation," October 11, 2020RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"CBS News - Published |
Whitmer's family was "moved around" due to terror plot, AG saysInvestigators say the alleged plot was supposed to be set in motion in the days leading up to the election.CBS News - Published | 'They're domestic terrorists': Michigan governor objects to calling men charged in kidnapping plot 'militias'Some noted that despite Whitmer's objection, she herself referred to the alleged domestic terrorist groups as "militia groups" twice Thursday.USATODAY.com - Published |
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on alleged plot against Governor Gretchen WhitmerLaw enforcement announced that more than a dozen people were taken into custody in relation to an alleged plot to kidnap and potentially kill Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and overthrow the state..CBS News - Published | Eye Opener: Investigators bust alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governorInvestigators say they broke up an elaborate domestic terror plot against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Also, President Trump's doctor said he anticipates the president can safely resume public..CBS News - Published |
Michigan extremists plotted to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, start civil war. Here's why the state is a 'hotbed' for similar groupsMichigan has had a long history of armed groups similar to the Wolverine Watchmen. The group is accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.USATODAY.com - Published | Trump says Whitmer didn't say 'thank you' after thwarted kidnapped plot. She did thank law enforcementWhitmer thanked law enforcement in her press conference on Thursday but criticized Trump for his responses to hate groups.USATODAY.com - Published |
FBI foils alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor and overthrow governmentState and federal investigators say they've broken up an alleged plot to kidnap Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and overthrow the state's government. Jeff Pegues reports.CBS News - Published | The F.B.I. discloses a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan.NYTimes.com - Published |
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Says FBI Arrested Militia Group Trying to Kidnap and Possibly Kill HerMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer just made a stunning revelation ... 13 members of 2 militia groups have been arrested for hatching a plot to kidnap and possibly kill her. The Governor, who has been..TMZ.com - Published | Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks out about "depraved" kidnap plotMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke to the media after federal and state law enforcement officials announced the arrest of 13 people who allegedly plotted to kidnap her and try her for "treason"..CBS News - Published |
13 charged in plots against Mich. governor, policeSix people have been charged in federal court with plotting to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at her vacation home. Separately, seven more people have been charged with trying to..USATODAY.com - Published | |
