You can hide but you can’t run from Trump.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, long rumored to be eyeing a run for president in 2028, is now facing a wave of backlash online after an awkward moment during a high-profile Oval Office meeting with President Donald J. Trump.
📸 Whitmer Caught on Camera Shielding Her Face
During the meeting, a press photo captured Whitmer holding a folder in front of her face—a gesture that didn’t go unnoticed. The image, published by the New York Times, quickly went viral across social media platforms, with critics accusing the Democratic governor of trying to hide from the cameras.
Shortly afterward, Whitmer lowered the folder as President Trump addressed the press and invited her to make a public statement. Her moment of hesitation, however, quickly became the center of attention.
🔥 Social Media Mocks Whitmer: “Like a Toddler Hiding”
Reactions online were swift and brutal. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote:
“Whitmer hiding her face is the perfect symbol of the Democrat Party—ashamed, confused, and unprepared.”
Another quipped:
“Gretchen Whitmer hiding behind her folder is what my two-year-old does when he knows he’s done something wrong.”
Others compared her embarrassment to a now-infamous 2024 social media post where Whitmer was seen placing a Dorito in a podcaster’s mouth—an image that many Christians criticized as mocking the sacrament of communion.
🏛️ What Was the Meeting About?
Despite the distraction, the purpose of the Oval Office gathering was serious. Whitmer joined President Trump and state officials to discuss:
- Recovery efforts after a devastating ice storm
- Federal funding for Selfridge Air National Guard Base
- New protections for the Great Lakes
- Tariff policies impacting Michigan’s vital auto industry
- Job creation and the revival of American manufacturing
Whitmer stood beside House Speaker Matt Hall, senior White House staffers, and military representatives as President Trump signed a series of executive orders supporting these initiatives.
President Trump stated:
“We’re honored to have Governor Whitmer here. She’s from the great state of Michigan and has done a good job—she’s a good person.”
🏗️ “Build, America, Build”: Whitmer Tries to Find Common Ground
Governor Whitmer was also in Washington to deliver a speech titled “Build, America, Build,” where she called for bipartisan action to strengthen U.S. manufacturing. In that address, she cautiously praised some of President Trump’s trade goals while criticizing the application of tariffs:
“We need to make more things in America. President Trump and I agree on that,” she said.
“But tariffs can’t be a one-size-fits-all hammer.”
Her comments came just before Trump announced a pause on tariffs for most trading partners—except China—as part of his broader economic strategy.
⚠️ Whitmer’s Political Challenge: Blue State, Red Realities
Whitmer may be aiming for higher office, but she faces an uphill battle. Unlike liberal governors Gavin Newsom and J.B. Pritzker—who enjoy comfortable control in California and Illinois—Whitmer governs a politically divided state that has voted for Trump in two of the last three elections.
That political tightrope walk may be why she appeared visibly uncomfortable during her Oval Office visit. Whether it was an intentional gesture or a genuine moment of unease, the internet didn’t hesitate to turn it into a political punchline.
📷 The Viral Photo and Its Fallout
The now-infamous photo showed Whitmer between two of Trump’s top aides—Natalie Harpe and Alex Myer. Myer shared the image with the caption: #NewProfilePic, further fueling the online buzz.
As speculation grows around the 2028 presidential race, Whitmer’s behavior—along with her past controversies—could pose challenges for her national ambitions.
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#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/xduoDcdDOT
— Alex Meyer (@AlMeyer19) April 13, 2025
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