October 27, 2020 Whitmer kidnapping plot: Michigan governor, in essay, again blames Trump's 'violent rhetoric' Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wrote an essay in The Atlantic on Tuesday about a foiled plot to kidnap her but spent nearly every word making a case against reelecting President Trump.
October 27, 2020 Bomb materials found during investigation into alleged Whitmer kidnapping plot: report The recent discovery of bomb components has prompted federal prosecutors on Monday to request more time to seek grand jury indictments in the kidnapping conspiracy case involving Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
October 25, 2020 Whitmer thanks FBI, blames Trump admin after kidnapping plot foiled Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer blamed the Trump administration for rhetoric that she claimed led to a kidnapping plot against her, after the Trump campaign accused her of encouraging attempts on the president's life.
October 20, 2020 Man charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot released on bail A Wisconsin man charged in a plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been released from jail after posting a $10,000 cash bail.
October 19, 2020 Trump campaign says Whitmer 'encouraging assassination attempts' against president with discreet TV message Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been accused of encouraging assassination attempts on President Trump after displaying “8645” in the background of a national television interview Sunday.
October 18, 2020 Whitmer kidnapper suspects captured exercising tactical training in PT Cruiser A video surfaced last week, showing suspects who stand accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, practicing tactical training inside of a PT Cruiser.
October 18, 2020 Whitmer tells Trump to stop focusing on her, start focusing on pandemic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had stern words for President Trump on Sunday – telling him to stop spending so much time criticizing her and instead spend more time on fighting the novel coronavirus pandemic.
October 17, 2020 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoes 'fearmongering' bill targeting voter fraud Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed bills that would have made it a felony to try to apply for multiple absentee ballots or fill out an application for others without their consent.
October 16, 2020 Michigan bans open carry of guns at polling locations Michigan announced a ban on Friday of the open carry of guns at polling places to avoid voter harassment and intimidation during the critical swing state election.
October 16, 2020 Case against Whitmer kidnapping suspects can move to trial, judge rules A Michigan judge ruled on Friday that prosecutors could move to trial with five men accused of plotting to kidnap Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.