Donald Trump actually said...
As another example, the sting that they did involving Gretchen Whitmer was fake, just like those who instigated January 6, it was a fake deal, fake. It was a fake deal. Gretchen Whitmer was in less danger than the people sitting in this room right now.
Context
Donald Trump dismissed the seriousness of the plot against Governor Whitmer, calling it fake.
08/23/2022