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Michigan governor responds to critics who say she changed her position on following science during pandemic
As COVID-19 cases continue surging in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is being criticized by those who believe she has changed her position about following science recommendations related to the pandemic.
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ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020
DETROIT – President Donald Trump took aim at Gov. Michigan Gov. Whitmer appeared on Meet the Press Sunday and claimed the president has responsibility in the domestic terrorism plot against her while having a visible pin that read “8645.” Supporters of the president took 86-45 as an incitement of violence against the 45th president. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Rain showers returning Sunday evening, chillier overnightWet weather returns Sunday evening. 4 Fast FactsSaturday, Oct. 17, 2020 -- Monday, Oct. 19, 2020
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President Trump, Gov. Whitmer accuse each other of inciting violence
MUSKEGON, Mich. – President Donald Trump took aim at Gov. Both Whitmer and the White House are accusing the other of inciting violence. Whitmer and Trump have frequently sparred words over the past few months. After the terrorism plot against kidnapping or assassinating Whitmer was exposed, the governor said Trumps words enabled and encouraged violence. “The president is at it again and inspiring and incentivizing and inciting this kind of domestic terrorism,” Whitmer said.

Amash criticizes Trump for treating U.S. troops like 'paid mercenaries'
There are people who support the president, who believe things he says, but its pretty clear hes not bringing home the troops. "Hes moving troops back into Iraq, he's moving other troops into Saudi Arabia and using our forces almost as mercenaries, paid mercenaries who are going to come in, as long as Saudi Arabia pays us some money, it's good to go," he added. Amash's comments come after Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters the troops departing northern Syria would head to Iraq to help fight against ISIS and as Trump tweeted that he was "bringing soldiers home." Other U.S. troops are heading to Saudi Arabia, Trump said last week, to help defend the country after a September attack on an oil facility. Earlier this month, the White House announced that it would move forces from the "immediate area" as Turkey began a "long-planned operation into Northern Syria."
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Amash criticizes Trump for treating U.S. troops like 'paid mercenaries'
“There are people who support the president, who believe things he says, but it’s pretty clear he’s not bringing home the troops. "He’s moving troops back into Iraq, he's moving other troops into Saudi Arabia and using our forces almost as mercenaries, paid mercenaries who are going to come in, as long as Saudi Arabia pays us some money, it's good to go," he added. Other U.S. troops are heading to Saudi Arabia, Trump said last week, to help defend the country after a September attack on an oil facility. Turkey began a military operation in northern Syria days after the announcement, clashing with Kurdish fighters in the region before a brief pause was announced. Earlier this month, the White House announced that it would move forces from the "immediate area" as Turkey began a "long-planned operation into Northern Syria."