Amy Furr 22 Jun 2020
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said recently that she “would think very seriously about†trying to keep President Trump from holding a rally in her state.
“We know that congregating without masks, especially at an indoor facility, is the worst thing to do in the midst of a global pandemic,†she told the Associated Press (AP).
However, Whitmer added that she was not aware of the specific legal tools available to prevent a rally from happening.
“I just know we have limitations on the number of people that can gather and that we’re taking this seriously,†she said.
Wednesday, the governor rebuked the legislature and citizens who were circulating petitions that she claimed were an attempt to limit her power, according to Breitbart News.
“I want to be very clear, any attempt to strip away the powers of the governor during this time is irresponsible, dangerous, and foolish,†Whitmer said.
The Restore Freedom Initiative would amend the state Constitution to, among other things, “clarify the separation of powers, foundations and functions of government†and “guarantee the constitutional limitations of government during emergencies.â€
Thursday, the governor signed an executive order to extend the “state of emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic until July 16,†according to her office’s website.
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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/22/gretchen-whitmer-to-very-seriously-consider-trying-to-prevent-trump-rally-in-michigan/