Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently found herself in hot water after a bizarre video went viral. In this 8-second clip, she is seen feeding a Doritos chip to feminist author Liz Plank, who was kneeling before her. The scene quickly raised eyebrows and sparked confusion online. Whitmer wore a Harris/Walz campaign cap as she leaned down to feed Plank, who cheekily captioned the video, “if he won’t, big gretch will.” Social media exploded with reactions ranging from disbelief to outright outrage.
Public Reactions: Confusion and Criticism
The public reaction was swift. One Instagram user exclaimed, “This is the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen,” while another called it “disgraceful.” The video also made its way onto X (formerly Twitter), where James David Dickson from the New York Post questioned why Whitmer would be feeding chips to someone on their knees and wondered about the context of the rest of the footage. Many were left wondering if this was just an odd political stunt or something more serious.
Damage Control Attempt by Plank
In an effort to smooth things over, Plank later updated her caption to connect this strange moment with the CHIPS Act—a Biden-backed initiative aimed at boosting semiconductor production in America. She wrote that “Chips aren’t just delicious; the CHIPS Act is a game-changer for U.S. tech and manufacturing.” However, by then, most viewers were too baffled by what they had just witnessed to pay much attention to her revised message.
Cultural Commentary: A Mockery?
This incident didn’t stop there; some conservatives pointed out that it seemed like a mockery of religious practices with Whitmer taking on a priest-like role during this peculiar exchange. Political commentator Michael Cernovich described it simply as “strange,” while others speculated about what exactly they were trying to accomplish with such antics.
A Bizarre Discussion on Parenting
If you thought things couldn’t get any weirder, think again! Later on, both women appeared in a nine-minute segment on Plank’s show called Chip Chat. Here they engaged in an odd discussion about parenting and even touched upon post-birth abortions—yes, you read that right! At one point during their chat, Plank asked Whitmer how she feels when her daughters leave their Stanley Cups lying around—wondering if she ever thinks about getting a post-birth abortion because of it? They both shared laughs over this unsettling topic.
The Aftermath: Missed Connections?
Whitmer’s attempt at being casual and relatable seems off-base for many observers who are questioning both her tone and purpose behind these recent media appearances. While she’s certainly grabbed headlines—and not necessarily for good reasons—it remains unclear whether these moves will actually help her gain support or leave voters scratching their heads even more.
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