News and Commentary

Michigan Governor Whitmer Complained About Lack Of Help From Feds, Hadn’t Asked For Major Disaster Declaration

Hank Berrien
Michigan Governor Whitmer Complained About Lack Of Help From Feds, Hadn’t Asked For Major Disaster Declaration
Photo by Jeff Kowalsky/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Last week, Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer, who is now being mentioned as a possible running mate for leading Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, attacked the Trump administration for its response to the coronavirus crisis, saying, “Our problem has been exacerbated because we’re still not getting what we need from the federal government.”

But it was noted after her statement that her state government had still not requested a major disaster declaration for the coronavirus. The Federal Emergency Management Agency confirmed that Michigan had not made the request, according to the Detroit Free Press, which added:

Got a tip worth investigating?

Your information could be the missing piece to an important story. Submit your tip today and make a difference.

Submit Tip