Gretchen Whitmer Faces Backlash Over Controversial Dorito Video
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has come under fire for a viral social media video in which she is seen feeding a Dorito to a kneeling podcaster, an act that many critics have described as mocking the Catholic faith. This incident has sparked outrage among Christian leaders and the Catholic community, prompting Whitmer to issue multiple apologies. The video, intended to embrace a TikTok trend, has been condemned as distasteful and offensive, leading figures from the Michigan Catholic Conference and other bishops to criticize her actions. In light of the backlash, questions have arisen about the implications for political support among Catholic voters in upcoming elections.
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