Gretchen Whitmer: “They've cost Americans jobs.”

“What I think is an abuse of power is what it adds up to. We know that tariffs have increased costs on the average American consumer. They've cost Americans jobs. It's not a zero sum game where I only win if you lose. Everyone can get ahead, and that's gotta be our mindset. I think America is ready for a woman president, just for whatever reason.” (00:20–00:23)

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