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MichiganGovernor Gretchen Whitmeraccuses former President Donald Trump of the rise of extremism on Sunday when answering questions about threats from the "rights group in favor of abortion" I tried.
The Democratic Governor, who starred in CBS's "Face the Nation," first picked up the "radical agenda" of Michigan's GOP and Republican governor candidates, condemning abortion as a felony. He said he would. Rape, incest, and imprisonment of nurses and doctors are no exception.
"This is the moment we see how extreme the Michigan GOP has become," Whitmer told CBS host Margaret Brennan. "This radical agenda is to rob women of the most important financial decisions they make in their lives, whether they have children or not."
Then BrennanHe referred to a recent bulletinissued by the Ministry of Land Security and warned of increased violence associated with the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade case.
The threat of pro-choice vandalism at the Vermont State Capitol after the Roe v. Wade decision: Police
As depicted in the on-screen graphic while Brennan was speaking, "the vandalism alleged by'Jane's revenge'in the building that houses the U.S. representative's campaign office and pro-life advocacy group." Refers to the case in Michigan, including.
Still, Brennan does not name Jane's revenge, but instead refers to the "rights group in favor of abortion."
"I would like to hear about this Department of Homeland Security warning that domestic violent extremists could intensify violence.CBS news flashAbortion rights group in Michigan. How concerned are you about violence? What are you looking at in the field? "Brennan asked.
Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, Left is Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Procurement at Whitpool Corporation before meeting with US President Joe Byden, Business Leader and Governor of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Talk to Elizabeth Door. (Photographer: Ting Shen / Bloomberg via Getty Images)
"I'm worried about a lot of things that are happening in the US right now. Whitmer replied. "And frankly, the last few decisions made by the US Supreme Court make America much more dangerous. More guns, fewer rights, less medical care. That's horrifying. "
" And as a lawyer, it is no exaggeration to say that we have lost the belief that these important institutions, which should have gone beyond the politics of the time, are now corrupt. "Whitmer continued. Instead, divert criticism to the judge. "And that's what we saw from ourUS Supreme Court, and I'm very worried about our long-term prosperity, homeland security, and our security.
Brennan argued that the newsletter warned of threats to federal and state officials, including judges.
Former President Donald Trump in 2022 Save America Rally at Adams County Fairgrounds on June 25th in Mendon, Illinois. ((Photo by Michael B. Thomas / Getty Images))
"Are you worried about the active threats in Michigan?" Asked.
"Of course I am," Whitmer said. "I've been very ugly and often hated by the former president."
"This is a really scary moment," continued the governor. "And the ugly rhetoric surge, the horrific surge in guns in the United States, the reduction of restrictions, parents who send their children to school, or politicians and policy makers who make difficult decisions must now be more afraid. At a whole new level. "
USA, Washington-June 25: Pro-Rhetoric and Attendance Right Demonstration Participants of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC, June 25, 2022, the day after the Supreme Court announced a decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization. We met in front and defeated the right to abortion. .. ((Photo by Yasin Ozturk / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images))
Roev. Wade was overturned and Jane's revenge claimed responsibility for arson attacks and vandalism at professional life crisis pregnancy centers and churches nationwide after the leaked draft opinion on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
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Last week in Jane's revenge Declaring the "open season" of thepro-lifegroup, where the signed letter was circulated, and the escalation of violence using "not as easy to clean up as fire and graffiti" means, Republican legislation Who broke what was classified as an inaction by the Justice Department for intimidation attempts, pregnant women, anti-abortion Americans, and judges of the Supreme Court.
In April, a federal grand jury was guilty of four men accused of attempting to kidnap Whitmer because he was angry with the governor over COVID-related blockades and restrictions. I could not do it. The defense pointed out the persons they classified as offensive FBI undercover agents and informants allegedly forging the case.
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