Trump to Mike Pence: 'Don't call the woman in Michigan,' aka Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Via: pat-wilson • 4 years ago • 10 commentsBy: David Jackson and Michael Collins, USA TODAY ,USA TODAY•April 2, 2020
Indeed ! Now is NOT the time for the Potus to throw a tantrum like a two year old. I know that is his normal approach to most things in life but now is not the time, Dumbass !
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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Friday he has asked Vice President Mike Pence not to call governors he says have not been "appreciative" enough of his efforts on coronavirus – a group of critics that included a governor he referred to only by gender.
"Don't call the woman in Michigan," Trump said at a press conference while discussing Pence's work as head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
That governor – Gretchen Whitmer – replied on Twitter that "right now, we all need to be focused on fighting the virus, not each other."
"I’m willing to work with anyone as long as we get the personal protective equipment we need for the people of Michigan," she said.
Trump told reporters that most – but not all – governors have been appreciative of his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
"I want them to be appreciative," he said. "I don't want them to say things that aren't true."
Asked which governors he was referring to, Trump slammed Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, calling him “a failed presidential candidate.”
Whitmer, he said, “has no idea what’s going on, and all she does is say it’s the federal government’s fault."
It's not the first time Trump and Whitmer have clashed over the federal government's coronavirus response.
Earlier this month, Trump attacked Whitmer in a tweet after she told MSNBC that “the federal government did not take this seriously early enough."
During an interview with Fox New's Sean Hannity on Thursday night, Trump claimed the Michigan governor – whose name he forgot – is "not stepping up. I don't know if she knows what's going on. But all she does is sit there and blame the federal government."
"Hi, my name is Gretchen Whitmer, and that governor is me," Whitmer shot back on Twitter. "I've asked repeatedly and respectfully for help. We need it. No more political attacks, just PPEs, ventilators, N95 masks, test kits."
She added: "You said you stand with Michigan — prove it."
Trump said during the Fox News interview that he loves the people of Michigan and "Michigan is a very important state."
Indeed it is. The Trump campaign's 2016 victory in Michigan – the first for a GOP presidential candidate in that state since 1988 – helped provide him his margin of victory in the Electoral College. Michigan is a key state to his re-election.
Though Trump doesn't want Pence to talk to Whitmer, he suggested the vice president is unlikely to take that advice.
"He'll call quietly anyway," Trump said.
Contributing: Courtney Subramanian
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Grow up trump ! Or go away. Please go away, ya jackass.
Anyone who receives Trump's scorn and criticism has well earned it. If you don't like what he says or does,
elect a president that pleases you. We know that the Democrats have scores of potential candidates that can do better.
BS ! Did you listen to the video of him berating governors who questioned his actions. Threatening them with no fed help ? ? Not the least bit presidential.
Selective hearing
Have you listened to Whitless? She has attacked Trump repeatedly for things he was already going to do. Like signing the two pandemic relief bills. The ones he wanted, the White House was involved in the negotiations of, and he never once claimed he wouldn't sign.
Those of us living in Michigan have to put up with her imbecilic actions; which started long before the pandemic.
Stupid shit like having schools, government offices, and business close down on the west side of the state after the east side had a power plant blow up. She actually thought the power grids were linked; and that shutting down the west side of the state and UP would allow more power to be diverted to the east side. After someone rightly pointed out it wouldn't make any difference it became shutting down to show we were "In solidarity" with the east side. Rightfully businesses on this side of the state told her to pound sand.
Then she let a bipartisan bill to forgive schools extra snow days beyond the allotted amount.Heavy flu and bad weather had forced schools to close; but Whitless let the bill sit on her desk so long that schools were forced to try and make up the days. Many by extending their remaining days by 1 or 2 hours; or having classes extend a few days further into summer. No funds for doing it; but Whitless didn't care.
We living in Michigan have to put up with her. Here is a good idea why doesn't she STFU about Trump? She is the one going hat in hand to the federal government begging for assistance. Talk to Pence only, and keep her yap shut in the media. Or is that too much to ask?
Crooked donnie showing once again he is NOT fit to lead this country, he's the WORST president EVER
He's way more fit and prepared than his presumed rival in the election. Look at all the success he's having.
Hopefully, the Republicans will also take back the House and reach a super majority in the Senate.
Nope, he is way worse
"That governor – Gretchen Whitmer – replied on Twitter that "right now, we all need to be focused on fighting the virus, not each other."
Then why did the Governor go on MSNBC in mid March to denigrate the President?
vozwire.com/michigan-gov-whitmer-pounds-trump-over-his-coronavirus-plan-trump-trashes-her-on-twitter/
It's obvious what was needed, but the CDC had NOTHING! Now we are playing catch up. The Governor should take some of her own advice and stop playing to the haters!
I will give her props for enacting preventive measures early but she picked her pissing match with President Trump because she is one of them stupid lefties that think we are a democracy. I am watching her at the moment on a state of the state I guess.
I heard she was a Biden VP contender the other day....