Michigan’s Whitmer Cites ‘Serious Threats’ in Run-Up to Election
- Fears of intimidation at polling places spur state review
- 13 men charged in kidnapping plot against Michigan governor
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer called the kidnapping plot against her evidence of “serious threats” from domestic terrorists, amid fears voters could face intimidation at polling places on Election Day.
Whitmer’s comments, on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” came three days after 13 men were charged in connection with a plot to storm the state capital building in Lansing, kidnap the governor, overthrow the government and try her for treason.