NATIONAL — President Trump took to Twitter to express his disappointment in Governor Gretchen Whitmer's after a plot to kidnap her was thwarted.
"Governor Gretchen Whitmer has done a terrible job." The President began. Altogether the series of tweets has already seen over 17,000 retweets and almost 75,000 likes on the social media platform.
He calls Whitmer out for calling him a White Supremecist and condemns Biden and Democrats for not condemning "Antifa, Anarchists, looters and Mobs that burn down Democrat run cities..." while saying he defends all Americans, even those who attack him.
...I do not tolerate ANY extreme violence. Defending ALL Americans, even those who oppose and attack me, is what I will always do as your President! Governor Whitmer—open up your state, open up your schools, and open up your churches!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 9, 2020
In contrast, other political leaders and Michigan celebrities used their social media platforms expressing gratitude to the FBI and law enforcement for their efforts.
Thank you to the men and women of the FBI who thwarted the alleged plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer. This is an absolutely disgusting plan that is beneath all that we stand for as Michiganders & Americans. These individuals should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
— Rep. Bill Huizenga (@RepHuizenga) October 8, 2020
I’m so happy to hear that Governor Gretchen Whitmer and her family are safe and ok! Thank you to the FBI and different law enforcement agencies from Michigan for spoiling the plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer and arresting the 13 individuals involved.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 9, 2020
...I'm glad law enforcement and their partners had the resources necessary to prevent these violent acts from ever becoming a reality. Our thanks and praises go out to them as they continue their work to keep our state & communities safe.
— Fred Upton #WearYourMask (@RepFredUpton) October 8, 2020
The investigation into the plot and conspirators is still ongoing, but has already lead to 13 arrests on the state and federal levels, raids in locations across the state, a multitude of charges, and more questions than answers. Stay tuned to FOX 17 as this story develops.
