By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-trump-delivers-remarks-at-michigan-air-national-guard-base-with-democratic-gov-whitmer Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump delivers remarks at Michigan Air National Guard base with Democratic Gov. Whitmer Politics Updated on Apr 29, 2025 7:58 PM EDT — Published on Apr 29, 2025 1:19 PM EDT President Donald Trump and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared together at Selfridge Air National Guard Base to announce a new fighter jet mission, allaying worries that the installation could close. Watch in the player above. For decades, Trump said, the base has “stood as a crucial pillar of North American air defense.” “In recent years, many in Michigan have feared for the future of the base. They’ve been calling everybody, but the only one that mattered is Trump,” he said. “Today I have come in person to lay to rest any doubt about Selfridge’s future.” During his remarks, Trump said the governor has been “very effective” in advocating for the base. Find more coverage on Trump’s first 100 days POLL: How Americans grade Trump’s first 100 days WATCH: Breaking down the first 100 days of Trump’s 2nd term and the effects of his agenda WATCH: The most consequential moments from the first 100 days of Trump’s second term WATCH: White House touts aggressive immigration crackdown in Trump’s first 100 days READ MORE: Examining Trump’s progress on his promises, 100 days in We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared together at Selfridge Air National Guard Base to announce a new fighter jet mission, allaying worries that the installation could close. Watch in the player above. For decades, Trump said, the base has “stood as a crucial pillar of North American air defense.” “In recent years, many in Michigan have feared for the future of the base. They’ve been calling everybody, but the only one that mattered is Trump,” he said. “Today I have come in person to lay to rest any doubt about Selfridge’s future.” During his remarks, Trump said the governor has been “very effective” in advocating for the base. Find more coverage on Trump’s first 100 days POLL: How Americans grade Trump’s first 100 days WATCH: Breaking down the first 100 days of Trump’s 2nd term and the effects of his agenda WATCH: The most consequential moments from the first 100 days of Trump’s second term WATCH: White House touts aggressive immigration crackdown in Trump’s first 100 days READ MORE: Examining Trump’s progress on his promises, 100 days in We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now