Whitmer walks back announcement that she won’t run for president in 2028

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 543

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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MACKINAC ISLAND — Thursday morning Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she would not be running for president in 2028. By Thursday afternoon, she said “never say never.”

After facing many questions over the last few years on whether she would run for higher office, and particularly the presidency, Whitmer told FOX-2 Detroit’s Roop Raj on Thursday morning at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference that a run for president was no longer in the cards.

“I’m also …

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