Trump Urges Whitmer to Make a Deal With Very Fine People Protesting

Trump on Friday urged Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (or Half-Whitmer as he previously referred to her) to make a deal with “very good” people protesting in her Capitol building with assault style rifles.

The Governor of Michigan should give a little, and put out the fire. These are very good people, but they are angry. They want their lives back again, safely! See them, talk to them, make a deal.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 1, 2020

While Whitmer has received public backlash over strict stay-at-home orders, the Michigan GOP legislature is threatening to file a lawsuit challenging her authority. Whitmer extended her emergency declaration Friday that would have expired Thursday night despite the political mayhem provided by the state GOP leaders.

Protesters on Thursday stormed the capitol building inside while Michigan State Police stood their ground in the face of armed and unmasked men and women.

Protest moves inside Michigan Capitol. Crowd attempts to get onto Hoise floor. Lots of Michigan State Police and House sergeants at arms blocking door. pic.twitter.com/4FNQpimP4W

— Rod Meloni (@RodMeloni) April 30, 2020

Governor Whitmer responded on Twitter this morning.

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— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) May 1, 2020

See this story at Politico.