Gretchen Whitmer: “When I was elected in 2018, I made a promise to fight for…”

“Everyone deserves to be seen, respected, and valued. But for too many trans people, we still see discrimination and policies that threaten their safety and dignity. You know, When I was elected in 2018, I made a promise to fight for all Michiganders, no matter who they are or who they love. And since then, we have put in the work to build a state where everyone can live openly and authentically. I'll keep fighting like hell to make sure every Michigander feels safe, secure and supported.” (00:20–00:27)

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