Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer met with President Donald Trump at the White House, marking her third visit this year and continuing their ongoing dialogue. The meeting focused on the impact of tariffs on Michigan’s auto industry, the effects of Medicaid changes on 2.6 million residents, and recovery efforts following an ice storm in northern Michigan earlier this year. Whitmer requested a three-year transition period to adjust to new Medicaid funding rules, affecting children, the elderly in nursing homes, and rural healthcare access. She also addressed tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, highlighting their effect on the state’s economy, and discussed economic opportunities at a vacant manufacturing site in Genesee County intended for a chip plant. Whitmer met with Trump’s cabinet members, including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The governor emphasized her commitment to advocating for Michigan, citing prior bipartisan successes, including a new fighter mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base and funding to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp. Trump has maintained a positive tone with Whitmer, previously praising her efforts. The discussions aim to address economic and healthcare challenges facing the state.
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