Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently made a controversial statement on the Chip Chat podcast, hosted by Liz Plank.
In a candid conversation, Whitmer expressed her preference for confronting a bear in the wilderness over dealing with former President Donald Trump, should he become the 2024 GOP presidential nominee.
According to The Post Millennial, the podcast host lauded the Democratic governor for her "superhuman" leadership in Michigan. Plank then steered the conversation towards the topic of Trump, whom she characterized as a "liar." When asked whether she would prefer to be alone in a forest with Trump or a bear, Whitmer unhesitatingly chose the latter. Upon being asked to clarify her choice, Whitmer humorously suggested that she might have a better chance of reasoning with the bear.
The conversation also touched upon the upcoming 2024 US Presidential Election, with Plank probing Whitmer's views on why male voters should support Vice President Kamala Harris over Trump. Responding to the hypothetical scenario of a man who feels he cannot vote for a woman or Harris, Whitmer emphasized the need for a strong commander-in-chief. "We deserve and need a commander-in-chief who is tough," Whitmer stated, highlighting the global challenges posed by leaders like Vladimir Putin, Chinese leadership, and the situation in North Korea. She criticized leaders who kowtow or are driven by ego, subtly hinting at Trump's leadership style.
The podcast episode also delved into more contentious topics such as abortion. Whitmer made a controversial joke about giving her daughters "post-birth abortions," a procedure she claimed does not exist in the United States. This statement is misleading, given that Michigan, governed by Whitmer, has no restrictions on abortion, allowing women to request the procedure up until their ninth month of pregnancy.
Whitmer concluded the podcast by praising Democratic lawmakers across the nation, asserting that "Democrats want to solve problems," in contrast to Republicans. This statement, while reflecting Whitmer's political alignment, also underscores the deep partisan divide that continues to shape American politics.
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