Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed concerns about xenophobia in the state's midterm elections during an interview with MS NOW anchor Peter Alexander. She discussed the rhetoric used by Republican candidate Mike Rogers and former President Donald Trump against Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, suggesting it may be an attempt to exploit xenophobic sentiments. Whitmer emphasized that the focus should be on economic issues rather than divisive language. The White House responded by stating that President Trump is calling out extremists who promote division.
Key facts
- Gretchen Whitmer is the Governor of Michigan.
- The Michigan U.S. Senate race features Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers.
- Former Presidents Obama and Trump have campaigned for the candidates.
- Whitmer expressed concern over the rhetoric used by Rogers and Trump.
- The White House commented on Trump's stance against division.
A short AI summary in our own words. The reporting belongs to Fox News — Latest; we don't reproduce it. You can compare how outlets framed this story below.