Public Response and Apology
Governor apologized after a video showing her feeding a Dorito to podcaster sparked backlash for allegedly mocking the Catholic sacrament of Communion.
Whitmer clarified that the video's intent was to promote the CHIPS Act, not to denigrate anyone's faith, expressing regret over the misunderstanding and offensive impact.
Criticism and Defense
The Michigan Catholic Conference and other Catholic organizations criticized the video as mocking religious practices, demanding respect for people's faith.
Defenders of Whitmer, including Plank, argued the video was part of a trending social media challenge and not intended as an insult, highlighting the promotion of the CHIPS Act.