Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has issued a statement apologizing and attempting to explain her bizarre and sexually suggestive viral video with abortion advocate Liz Plank. The video showcased Whitmer feeding a Dorito to Plank, who is suggestively receiving it on her tongue with her eyes closed. The Democrat was swiftly criticized for appearing to mock Catholics and the Holy Eucharist, with Whitmer acting as a priest. “Over 25 years in public service, I would never do something to denigrate someone’s faith,” Whitmer said in a statement. “I’ve used my platform to stand up for people’s right to hold and practice their personal religious beliefs. My team has spoken to the Michigan Catholic Conference.” The governor said the video was supposed to be about the $52.7 billion CHIPS Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden in August 2022, claiming it would fight inflation. “What was supposed to be a video about the importance of the CHIPS Act to Michigan jobs, has been construed as something it was never intended to be, and I apologize for that,” Whitmer added. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer releases statement following video of her feeding a podcaster a Dorito corn chip, resembling communion: “Over 25 years in public service, I would never do something to denigrate someone’s faith,” the statement said. “I’ve used my platform to… pic.twitter.com/HO7i0L5TL6 — Jeff Vaughn (@JeffVaughn) October 12, 2024 The video, which was published to Instagram on Thursday, was initially captioned, “if he won’t, big gretch will.” The amended caption now reads as follows: “Chips aren’t just delicious, the CHIPS Act is a game-changer for U.S. tech and manufacturing, boosting domestic production of semiconductors to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers! Donald Trump would put that at risk.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Liz Plank (@feministabulous) Plank also recorded a 9-minute interview with Whitmer on her show “Chip Chat.” During the interview, Plank asked the governor, “You have two daughters. When they come back home and they leave their Stanley Cups lying around, do you ever think about getting a post-birth abortion?” After laughing, Whitmer replied, “Thank you for raising that because there’s no such thing. So I think it’s really important for us to make sure people understand that.” Zach Jewell contributed to this report. Related: Whitmer Blasted After Appearing In Vulgar Video With Feminist Writer

While fans are accustomed to seeing Mario Lopez’s smiling face, it’s rare to see his entire family on a public outing. However, on Thursday, October 10, that’s exactly what happened. The actor’s wife and children joined him for a rare public outing to celebrate a special honor. Mario Lopez And Family Make Rare Public Outing Together This past Thursday, Mario Lopez was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His wife Courtney and their three children, Gia, Dominic, and Santino gathered around for the ceremony. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Mario now joins the 2,792 stars on the Walk of Fame. What made the celebration even more special was that the ceremony took place on his 51st birthday. Talk about an amazing gift! Mario Lopez and his beautiful family were grinning from ear to ear as they celebrated the doubly joyous occasion. A Family Of Style Mario Lopez sported a navy blue blazer and matching slacks with white sneakers as he walked the red carpet. His wife looked stunning in a black jumpsuit with a corset top. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images) Their daughter also looked fantastic in a light blue dress, and their two sons wore outfits similar to their father’s. Parade revealed that Mario Lopez made a touching speech before his star was officially unveiled. He said, “Today, I happen to be turning 51 years old, and I’m still blessed to be doing what I love the most. Only now, what I love most is being a dad.” How special it must have been for the Saved By The Bell star to accept the honor with his wife and children by his side. Mario continued, “As great an honor as it is to submit my family name here, what I’m most proud of is that my kids are here to see this. So they know that if they don’t just spend their time but use their time, they can achieve anything they want in their lives.” (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) What a powerful message to deliver to his children! Not only is Mario Lopez a fantastic star and person, but he seems like a great father and husband. This story’s featured image is by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images. The post Mario Lopez Brings His Family On A Rare Public Outing To Celebrate A Major Birthday Honor appeared first on InspireMore.

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