Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has issued a statement apologizing and attempting to explain her bizarre and sexually suggestive viral video with abortion advocate Liz Plank.
The video showcased Whitmer feeding a Dorito to Plank, who is suggestively receiving it on her tongue with her eyes closed. The Democrat was swiftly criticized for appearing to mock Catholics and the Holy Eucharist, with Whitmer acting as a priest.
“Over 25 years in public service, I would never do something to denigrate someone’s faith,” Whitmer said in a statement. “I’ve used my platform to stand up for people’s right to hold and practice their personal religious beliefs. My team has spoken to the Michigan Catholic Conference.”
The governor said the video was supposed to be about the $52.7 billion CHIPS Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden in August 2022, claiming it would fight inflation.
“What was supposed to be a video about the importance of the CHIPS Act to…