Whitmer says Trump complicit after plot uncovered

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says President Donald Trump is "complicit" in plot that was uncovered of men who allegedly planned for months to kidnap her.

"Well, anyone who gives safe harbor to or encourment, who is complicit," said Whitmer during an interview on “ABC News/Good Morning America”  Friday morning.

"Both sides of aisle need to stand up and do right thing here, because this should t stand in United States of America in 2020."

Authorities anunced Thursday that y foiled a stunning plot to kidnap Whitmer in a scheme that involved months of planning and even rehearsals to snatch her from her vacation home before v. 3 elections.

Six men were charged in federal court with conspiring to kidnap goverr in reaction to what y viewed as her “uncontrolled power,” according to a federal complaint. Separately, seven ors linked to a paramilitary group called Wolverine Watchmen were charged in state court for allegedly seeking to storm Michigan Capitol and seek a “civil war," including four who allegedly helped to surveil Whitmer’s house.

two groups trained toger and planned “various acts of violence,” according to state police.

Authorities said plots were stopped with work of undercover nts and informants. men were arrested Wednesday night. six charged in federal court face up to life in prison if convicted. state terrorism charges or seven men face carry a possible 20-year sentence.

Trump tweeted that goverr “has done a terrible job” and again called on her to “open up your state.” He said he does t tolerate any extreme violence.

Whitmer, who was considered as Biden’s running mate and is nearly halfway through a four-year term, has been widely praised for her response to coronavirus but also sharply criticized by Republican lawmakers and people in conservative areas of state.

Capitol has been site of many rallies, including ones with gun-toting protesters calling for her ouster.

"A decent human being would pick up phone and say, hey, are you okay? How's your family doing?" said Whitmer.

"That's what a decent human being. That's what Joe Biden did."