Gretchen Whitmer was planning to speak in Dearborn, Mich., at a feel-good event celebrating a health clinic founded by Muslim leaders.
First, she posted a statement that did not include the word “Israel,” infuriating some in the Jewish community.
Then she said she was “unequivocally supportive of Israel,” which was seen as a betrayal by many Arab Americans.
As word of her Dearborn visit spread on social media, some in that largely Arab American city, usually friendly political turf for Democrats, announced plans for a protest.
“WHITMER NOT WELCOME IN DEARBORN,” read one poster circulated by activists, who accused her of supporting genocide.
Persons:
Gretchen Whitmer, Ms, Whitmer, Israel, “ WHITMER, ”
Organizations:
Muslim, Democratic, Democrats
Locations:
Dearborn, Mich, Michigan, Israel, American, DEARBORN