Whitmer campaigns in Grand Rapids, blames Trump tariffs and Iran war for higher costs
The WOOD TV8 report covered Governor Gretchen Whitmer's October 26, 2026 campaign stop in Grand Rapids, where she urged support for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot to achieve a state-level Democratic trifecta. Whitmer argued Democrats would lower costs, expand affordable housing, and protect health care access, claiming the Trump tariffs and war with Iran had made life more expensive and that few Americans are better off than two years ago. The segment relied on Whitmer's direct quotes with no opposing viewpoints or independent experts. It referenced voter pain from costs but provided no specific data, graphics, or named sources beyond the governor. A parallel RFK Jr. event for Republicans was briefly noted at the end.
Source: WOOD TV8