Whitmer meets with Trump in White House visit, discusses recovery from tornadoes and ice storms

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 534

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with President Donald Trump on a visit to the White House on Tuesday and, according to her press secretary, left with a promise of additional federal funding to help with recovery from the March 2025 ice storm that devastated parts of northern Michigan.

“The governor gave an update on the deadly tornadoes that hit southwest Michigan on Friday. She also asked the president for an update on the state’s appeal for …

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