Gretchen Whitmer Finally Apologizes for Sick Video

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has finally apologized for a sick video she published in which she mocks the Catholic Eucharist, feeding a Dorito to a woman in what appears to be a mock s*xual act.

At a glance:

  • Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized after a video sparked backlash from Catholics who accused her of mocking the Eucharist.
  • The video showed Whitmer feeding a Dorito to feminist podcaster Liz Plank, which critics said resembled the act of receiving Holy Communion.
  • Whitmer clarified that the video was intended to promote the CHIPS Act, not to mock religious beliefs.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an apology following criticism from Catholic groups over a viral video in which she fed a Dorito to podcaster Liz Plank, a gesture some Catholics found offensive, accusing Whitmer of mocking the Eucharist. The incident triggered pushback from the Michigan Catholic Conference and prompted a public apology from the governor.

The video, posted on Thursday, showed Whitmer feeding a Dorito to Plank, who appeared to be kneeling before her. Whitmer, who wore a “Harris-Walz” cap in the clip, explained that the video was intended to promote the CHIPS Act, a 2022 law focused on boosting semiconductor production. The governor said in her apology that she did not intend to offend anyone’s religious beliefs.

“I would never do something to denigrate someone’s faith,” Whitmer said in a statement. “My team has spoken to the Michigan Catholic Conference, and I apologize for how this was construed.”

Yeah, right.

https://x.com/Sachinettiyil/status/1845293627851051322

Despite Whitmer’s clarification, Catholic leaders, including Michigan Catholic Conference President Paul Long, found the video offensive, arguing that it imitated the sacred act of receiving Holy Communion. Long expressed disappointment, calling it “an all-too-familiar example of an elected official mocking religious persons and their practices.”

Around 100 Catholics gathered outside Whitmer’s home for a “Rosary Rally for Religious Respect” in response to the video. They prayed, sang, and held signs emphasizing the importance of respecting religious traditions. CatholicVote, a conservative group, highlighted concerns over increasing anti-Catholic sentiment within the Democratic Party.

Plank, in response to the backlash, dismissed claims of anti-religious intent, stating that the video was simply a lighthearted social media trend and not an attack on religion. She added that she had been sitting on a couch, not kneeling, during the clip.

Nobody believes her. Why would they? It’s clear what she was doing.

She didn’t even post the apology to X, as it standard for politicians.

https://x.com/alissa_batts/status/1845525225758195944

So why would we believe her?