Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: 'The government's not going to be open via Twitter. We're going to have to make decisions based on the best science, the best medical advice and what's in the best public health of the people of our individual states.'
on Tuesday that science and medical advice will guide her decisions on when to ease stay-at-home restrictions.Can I just get your response to the president saying he gets to decide when states open up?
African Americans account for almost 40% of COVID-19 deaths in your state and only make up about 13% of Michigan's population. I know you have a task force addressing racial disparities led by your lieutenant governor, who's African American. But right now, while people are dying, what can you specifically do to help black people who are so disproportionately affected by this disease?
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