Whitmer Responds to Michelle Obama’s Past Remarks on Women Presidential Candidates
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer responded on NBC's "Meet the Press" to former First Lady Michelle Obama's past remarks that the United States was not ready to elect a woman president, suggesting that many colleagues might be interested in running for…
Sioux Falls, SD, October 25, 2026 —
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer responded on NBC’s Meet the Press to past remarks by former first lady Michelle Obama about whether the United States was ready to elect a woman president. Whitmer suggested that many of her colleagues might be interested in running for the office.
The account of the exchange does not provide the date of the interview or the exact wording of Obama’s earlier remarks. It also does not identify the colleagues Whitmer had in mind or specify whether she was referring to potential candidates in a particular party or election cycle.
Whitmer’s response, as described, raised the possibility that a number of people in her circle could consider a presidential campaign. The information provided does not say that she named a candidate, announced her own plans, or made a prediction about who would run.
The account does not include further details about the discussion on Meet the Press, including the interviewer’s question, any additional comments from Whitmer, or a response from Obama. Without those details, the scope and context of Whitmer’s remarks cannot be established from the available information.
The reported exchange connects Obama’s past assessment about the country’s readiness to elect a woman president with Whitmer’s suggestion that colleagues may be interested in seeking the presidency. No additional information was provided about the individuals involved or what, if anything, followed the conversation.
Story summarized from the original created by Mira Bhakta on thehill.com, see more information here.
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