'We've lost in the last 24 hours almost the same number of Americans that were killed on 9/11,' the governor pointed out.
Earlier in the segment, Whitmer noted that she can understand the frustration expressed by protesters, but urged people to follow the advice of public health officials and scientists.
Michigan United for Liberty, a group organizing the demonstrations, pushed back against the governor's criticism. Demonstrators waving a Confederate States flag take part in an"American Patriot Rally," organized on April 30 by Michigan United for Liberty on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, demanding the reopening of businesses amid the coronavirus pandemicPresident Donald Trump has voiced support for the demonstrators in Michigan, as well as protests that have taken place in other states across the country.
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