Gretchen Whitmer said "I echo Chief Shahin and local officials: Do not confront or engage with demonstrators. Together, we stand united against hate in all its forms." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 19, 2026

I echo Chief Shahin and local officials: Do not confront or engage with demonstrators. Together, we stand united against hate in all its forms.

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Advising residents on how to respond to the rally.

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