Michigan Lt. Gov slams Gretchen Whitmer for cozying up to Trump: Its terrible

Democratic Michigan Gov.Gretchen Whitmer’s deputy dished last week that “it’s terrible” his boss has been getting friendly with President Trump in recent public appearances — and vowed to “confront” the Republican administration if elected to replace her next year.“I do like Governor Whitmer, but I am a little concerned with her cozying up to Trump recently,” a political science student from Michigan State University asked Lt.

Gov.Garlin Gilchrist during a May 3 campaign event at a coffee house in Grand Rapids, according to video obtained by The Post.“I think it’s terrible,” answered Gilchrist, before claiming that if he is elected governor in 2026 he will “show up” for the Mitten State and “confront” the Trump administration for launching federal probes of state universities.Whitmer, who is term-limited, was greeted by Trump with a hug before an event last month at an Air National Guard base near Detroit — and was taken back when invited by the president to say a few words.“Well, I hadn’t planned to speak,” the governor opened awkwardly, with Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth looking on.“But on behalf of all the military men and women who serve our country — and serve so honorably on behalf of the state of Michigan — I am really damn happy we’re here to celebrate this recapitalization,” Whitmer forced out before scooting away.“I want to thank Michigan Gov.

Gretchen Whitmer,” the president had said in his remarks.“You know, I’m not supposed to do that.

She’s a Democrat.They say, ‘Don’t do that, don’t have her here.’ I said, ‘No, she’s going to be here … she’s done a very good job.’”Earlier in April, the Democratic governor — who is rumored to be on the shortlist of her party’s 2028 presidential contenders — shielded her face behind a stack of blue binders rather than show it to photographers in the White House as she waited to discuss the future of Selfridge Air Nation...