As Democratic governors have become vocal critics of President Trump, one governor's response has been more muted.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is frequently mentioned as a possible contender for the 2028 presidential contest, has kept her focus on Michigan, a pivotal swing state Trump won in 2024.

Whitmer has been quiet as other potential Democratic contenders for the White House get louder and louder when it comes to battling the president and the GOP. She’s also shown a willingness to work with Trump, several times even appearing alongside him as she did this summer.

It’s a different approach from the likes of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has begun mocking Trump on social media with his imitations of the president. Some say it makes sense given the purple nature of Whitmer’s home state.

“Whitmer doesn't have the type of opportunity to wave a magic wand and do something like some other governors like Gavin Newsom,” said Democratic strategist Joel Payne. “She's in a state where the politics are different.”

“It feels like she's focused on burnishing her credentials in Michigan. And she's very much taken a different view on how to deal with Trump and Republicans in this era," Payne added.

Democrats say the governor has........

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