{"id":2607889,"date":"2026-05-28T13:42:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whitmer-rules-out-2028-white-house-bid\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T13:42:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:42:57","slug":"whitmer-rules-out-2028-white-house-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whitmer-rules-out-2028-white-house-bid\/","title":{"rendered":"Whitmer rules out 2028 White House bid"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhitmer-rules-out-2028-white-house-bid%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2607889&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Gretchen Whitmer said she will not seek the U.S. presidency in 2028,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-de-blasio-will-not-run-for-new-york-governor\/\" title=\"Bill de Blasio Will Not Run for New York ...ernor\">ending speculation<\/a> that she-despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregons-new-secretary-of-state-democrat-caught-hosting-birthday-gathering-in-defiance-of-governors-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon\u2019s New Secretary Of State (Democrat) CAUGHT Hosting Birthday Gathering In Defiance Of ...ernor\u2019s Covid Orders\">term limits<\/a> and being viewed as a strong potential candidate-might join a crowded Democratic primary field. she made the statement in an interview with Fox 2 Detroit as she prepares to leave office at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>The article notes that Whitmer has been frequently mentioned alongside other prominent Democrats such as Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg. It also highlights her popularity in Michigan, her relatively strong standing in polling, and her reputation for <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >bipartisan engagement-activities<\/a> that have helped her approval ratings.<\/p>\n<p>Even though she ruled out a 2028 run, the piece adds that a governor could still be nominated for president in that cycle. Whitmer also said she is thinking about her post-office future and is seeking advice from people who have transitioned out of elected roles.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gretchen-whitmer\/\">Gretchen Whitmer<\/a> (D-MI) said she will not run for president in 2028, ending speculation over whether she would throw her hat into what is expected to be a crowded Democratic primary field. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI think there will be a robust group of people running for president,\u201d Whitmer told <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox2detroit.com\/video\/fmc-itqxgz9idxs5286s\">Fox 2 Detroit<\/a> on Thursday. \u201cI will not be one of them in 2028. I can tell you that.\u201d <\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/4577914\/read-full-dnc-release-2024-campaign-autopsy\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>READ IN FULL: DNC releases 2024 campaign autopsy<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4574040\/moore-urges-dems-move-on-2024-dnc-autopsy-part-of-the-problem\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Moore urges Democrats to \u2018move on\u2019 from 2024, calls DNC autopsy report \u2018part of the problem\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/4569349\/eric-lara-trump-wont-rule-out-presidential-run\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Eric and Lara Trump won\u2019t \u2018rule anything out\u2019 about running for office<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whitmer\u2019s remarks come as she nears the end of her second term in office, with her leaving office at the end of this year.\u00a0Due to reaching her term limits, speculation grew that she might run for president in the next election cycle. However, Whitmer put those rumors to rest. <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The governor is among several high-profile <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democrats\/\">Democrats<\/a> discussed as a 2028 candidate, including former Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\">Kamala Harris<\/a> and former Transportation Secretary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Pete-Buttigieg\/\">Pete Buttigieg<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whitmer was viewed as a strong contender in a presidential election for her popularity in a battleground state that President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> won by 1.4% in 2024, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/projects\/election-results-2024\/michigan\/?r=0\"><em>Associated Press<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0The governor received a 52.2% approval rating from Michiganders as of early May, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/michiganadvance.com\/2026\/05\/26\/poll-whitmer-remains-popular-as-michigan-voters-worry-about-inflation-jobs-and-the-economy\/\">Detroit Regional Chamber poll <\/a>conducted by The Glengariff Group. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whitmer\u2019s bipartisan efforts contribute to this popularity throughout the state. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, Whitmer angered Democrats when she delivered a speech about finding common ground with Trump, later approaching him in the Oval Office. A photo from the White House meeting went viral, showing Whitmer hiding her face with folders. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you\u2019re not in the room and you\u2019re not a part of the conversation, you can\u2019t assume your priorities are going to get met,\u201d Whitmer told <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bridgemi.com\/michigan-government\/gretchen-whitmer-i-want-find-common-ground-donald-trump\/\"><em>Bridge Michigan<\/em><\/a>  in February. \u201cThat\u2019s why I always show up, no matter who\u2019s in the White House. I think it\u2019s important to show up, and that\u2019s my job as governor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whitmer further emphasized this point in her 2025 State of the Union address, saying Michigan should lead as an example of working across the aisle. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m excited to keep working across the aisle to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President ...\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">lower costs<\/a>, create jobs, and continue delivering results that make a real difference in people\u2019s lives,\u201d Whitmer said in her 2025 State of the Union address. \u201cRight now, families and businesses are facing high costs and uncertainty from tariffs, and our national politics are divided. Michiganders are tired of the games and want strong, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chris-christie-says-trump-wants-to-tank-infrastructure-bill-because-hes-not-the-one-who-passed-it\/\" title=\"Chris Christie Says ... Wants To Tank Infrastructure Bill Because He\u2019s Not The One Who Passed It\">bipartisan leadership<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLet\u2019s lead by example and show the rest of the country how to get things,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Whitmer ruled out a 2028 bid, a governor could become the 2028 Democratic nominee. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many Democratic governors from across the country haven\u2019t ruled out a White House run yet, including Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gavin-newsom\/\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> (D-CA), Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Josh-Shapiro\/\">Josh Shapiro<\/a> (D-PA), Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/JB-Pritzker\/\">JB Pritzker<\/a> (D-IL), and Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Andy-Beshear\/\">Andy Beshear <\/a>(D-KY). <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4472759\/gretchen-whitmer-stresses-bipartisan-achievements-final-state-of-state\/\"><strong>GRETCHEN WHITMER STRESSES BIPARTISAN ACHIEVEMENTS IN FINAL STATE OF THE STATE: \u2018BIG GRETCH OUT\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whitmer said in her interview Thursday that she is \u201cthinking\u201d about her future, revealing she\u2019s leaning on the advice from others about the transition from elected office to a personal life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ve gotten counsel from people who\u2019ve made the transition, whether it was my friend Gina Raimondo, who I sat with last night for a little bit, Pete Buttigieg, or <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Paul-Ryan\/\">Paul Ryan<\/a>, who I have chatted with a fair amount. That\u2019s the advice everyone says, take a little bit of time, and so that\u2019s what I\u2019m gonna do,\u201d the governor said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whitmer says she won\u2019t run for president in 2028<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3984,"featured_media":2607890,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AP24296540938132.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32923,80412,4601,5894],"class_list":["post-2607889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-democratic-party","tag-elections-2028","tag-michigan","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AP24296540938132.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2607889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2607889"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2607889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2607893,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2607889\/revisions\/2607893"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2607890"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2607889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2607889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2607889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}