Michigan has the fourth highest number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. and thousands were ordered to evacuate this week over dam failures that triggered record flooding in Midland.
will visit Michigan on Thursday, the home turf of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a frequent target of his attacks, as he looks to tout his response to the coronavirus pandemic in a pivotal battleground state., has sparred with the president throughout the pandemic over the administration's handling of the crisis and protests in Michigan against stay-at-home restrictions.
even as his task force released new guidelines recommending states adopt a phased approach to reopening only after experiencing a downward trajectory of new coronavirus cases for two weeks.thousands were ordered to evacuateTrump and Whitmer spoke by phone Wednesday, and Trump later told reporters he may visit flood-stricken Midland soon.
The trip marks Trump’s third visit to a 2020 battleground state in as many weeks, as he looks to boost his political standing in a pivotal state led by a popular Democratic governor. Trump has said he's eager to return to the campaign trail and has accused some Democratic governors of "playing politics" in their phased plans to allow businesses and schools to reopen. With the suspension of Trump's raucous rallies that were held weekly before the coronavirus crisis unfolded, the campaign is taking advantage of the president's official visits to swing states that put him in front of critical voters who could determine November's outcome.
"Instead of parading around the country like he's doing, President Trump should be in Washington trying to solve these, you know, vital issues and get us the resources that we need to be able to preserve jobs."
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