Not Paranoia: Gretchen Whitmer Prepares for Trump’s 2026 Election Interference
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer warns of potential 2026 election interference and discusses the economic damage caused by auto tariffs in a recent interview.
They’ve shaken hands, but the fists remain clenched. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is raising the alarm on the Trump administration's potential to disrupt the upcoming 2026 and 2028 elections.
Securing the Gretchen Whitmer 2026 Election Roadmap
In an interview with NPR on January 20, 2026, Whitmer stated that fearing the use of federal personnel to control elections is "not paranoia." While she didn't accuse the Trump administration of having specific plans yet, she warned that it would be a mistake to assume they won't interfere. Democratic governors are reportedly conducting "table top" exercises to prepare for various disruption scenarios.
It would be a mistake to assume that they're not going to [interfere]. So we've got smart, sophisticated, savvy people around the table top.
Economic Fallout: Tariffs and the Demographic Divide
Beyond security, Whitmer criticized the economic toll of Trump's tariffs, which U.S. automakers say cost them billions of dollars in 2025. She also addressed the Democratic Party's struggle to reach male voters, noting a 2 to 1 gap in women vs. men signing up for state affordability programs.
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