A recent video featuring Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has sparked outrage across social media, particularly among Catholics and conservative circles. In the video, posted by leftist influencer @feministabulous, Whitmer is seen on her knees feeding Doritos to the influencer. The scene, which quickly drew attention, raised eyebrows not just for its bizarre nature but for what many interpreted as a mockery of Catholic traditions.
NEW: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer feeds a chip to a begging liberal podcaster on her knees in an effort to get more votes for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
Whitmer joined Canadian feminist Liz Plank for an abortion podcast episode.
The pair released the following video as a… pic.twitter.com/yiSH5hypud
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 10, 2024
Adding to the controversy, Whitmer is seen wearing a hat with “Harris-Walz” written on it, a reference to Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, which some critics have speculated might be part of a larger satirical skit.
Regardless, the video’s tone and content, especially with Whitmer on her knees, was enough to ignite backlash from X users (formerly Twitter), who accused both the pro-abortion governor and the influencer of mocking the Catholic faith.
are they mocking what I think they are mocking? https://t.co/z8wnEF0B9m
— Patricia Heaton (@PatriciaHeaton) October 10, 2024
Conservative commentators and pro-life advocates were quick to condemn the video, pointing to the juxtaposition of a pro-abortion governor appearing in a scenario that seemed to parody religious imagery.
For many, this added another layer of controversy, as Whitmer’s stance on abortion has long been a flashpoint in Michigan politics. Critics on X voiced their displeasure, framing the video as not only distasteful but also disrespectful to religious traditions, particularly Catholicism.
What in the hell is Gretchen Whitmer doing.
She appears to be mocking Catholics and Communion.
This is the Democrat Party.pic.twitter.com/eACpl8tueX
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) October 10, 2024
Democrat Gov Gretchen Whitmer blasphemes the Eucharist, feeding a Dorito to a leftist podcaster as if it’s Holy Communion. Wearing a Kamala hat.
It’s wild that some Christians refuse to vote when Democrats obviously loathe you… because you’re Christian.pic.twitter.com/tcVN1lzWmh
— Liz Wheeler (@Liz_Wheeler) October 10, 2024
