LANSING, Mich., March 23, 2020 – As Michigan and the nation continue to face one of the worst health crises in United States history, Democrats continue to play partisan politics. CNN reported Monday that the Democrat Super PAC, Priorities USA, has launched a $6 million ad campaign attacking President Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic. This comes on the heels of Senate Majority PAC, with ties to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Gary Peters, launching false attack ads on Republican senate candidate John James’ healthcare position. Amidst the coronavirus crisis Democrats - including Michigan's Gary Peters - blocked a $1.8 trillion economic stabilization package for the second time Monday afternoon, in an attempt to get unreasonable concessions like solar power tax credits and a study of global warming. "The American people desperately need aid in these trying times, yet Democrats can’t overcome their disdain for the president and refuse to work together to solve this crisis." said Laura Cox, Michigan Republican Party Chairman. "Now is the time for results, not partisan politics. Democrats need to drop the negative ads and unrealistic policy objectives and work with Republicans to get the American people the relief they deserve." More >

LANSING, Mich., March 23, 2020 – The following statement is from Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox regarding Michigan Senator Gary Peters’ decision to join with Democrats for the second time in 24 hours to deny cloture on a bi-partisan COVID-19 stimulus aid package. This package would have provided Michigan families with badly needed relief during the unfolding crisis. “Yet again, Gary Peters has chosen to put the interests of his party over the people of Michigan. Across our state, millions of Michiganders face uncertainty about their economic future. People are being laid off and small businesses face closing. This aid package addresses all those issues and more. The time for action is now and Gary Peters' obstruction must end.” More >

LANSING, Mich., March 23, 2020 – On Sunday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer continued her circuit on national television, and continued to criticize the federal government instead of focusing on her home state during one of the worst health crises in Michigan’s history. Over the last few weeks, speculation has grown that Governor Whitmer is on Joe Biden’s short list for the vice presidential spot on his ticket. Whitmer, who currently serves as a Biden Campaign National Co-Chair, has undermined President Trump almost every day over the last week on national television. (ABC News, This Week) (Los Angeles Times, accessed 3-23-2020) (Fox News Channel, Fox News Sunday) “At a time when Michigan needs Gretchen Whitmer to lead, she is spending too much of her time seeking the national spotlight.” said Laura Cox, Michigan Republican Party Chairman. Cox continued, “As governor, Gretchen Whitmer needs to realize that her responsibilities are to the people of Michigan, not as a spokesperson for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.” More >

LANSING, Mich., March 23, 2020 – On Sunday, Michigan Senator Gary Peters joined with fellow Democrats to deny cloture on a COVID-19 stimulus aid package which would have provided Michigan families with badly needed relief during the unfolding crisis. The package would have guaranteed thousands of dollars to citizens based on income, as well as family size, to offset the recent hardships brought on by the coronavirus and distancing efforts to combat its spread. Also included in the package was an increase in unemployment benefits, offered as a compromise to Democrats. In the immediate aftermath of the filibuster, stock futures cratered falling 4%. “Tens of thousands of Michiganders now find themselves out of work due to this crisis, and while Republicans work to get them the aid they desperately need, Gary Peters and the Democrats are instead engaging in partisan posturing.” said Laura Cox, Michigan Republican Party Chairman. “The time has come for Gary Peters to stand up to his party, or stand aside and give Michigan an actual voice in the Senate.” More >

After China Deliberately Hid the Coronavirus, and Punished Whistleblowers – Peters Lauds the Country’s Work. LANSING, Mich., March 20, 2020 – As the United States continues to grapple with the coronavirus that is sending shockwaves through the economy – Senator Gary Peters praised the country responsible for the spread of the COVID-19 virus due to their early lack of action. (Washington Examiner, 3/20/2020) (The Daily Caller, 3/20/2020) During the early phases of the outbreak, the Chinese Communist government sought to coverup the coronavirus from those living in the country, and other countries around the world. Whistleblowers were punished for revealing the extent of the outbreak as the virus spread to over 140 countries. “While Michiganders are fighting to stay safe, Gary Peters is praising the same country whose government cover-up and bad policies led to a worldwide pandemic.” said Laura Cox, Michigan Republican Party Chairman. Cox continued, “This is yet another example of how Gary Peters is dangerously wrong about our country’s national security.” More >

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Joe Biden, and their allies in the liberal Media are trying to attack President Trump and his administration’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, saying they are not doing enough to help state and local officials. But are their claims true?Let’s take a look at what officials from around the nation are saying…“Testing is probably the single most important thing that we can be doing now. As I said, that will double. We’ll be able to do about, in one day, all the tests that we have done to date, believe it or not. Again, I want to thank the Vice President, and especially the President, who facilitated this and moved quickly.”- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) “He [Trump] said everything that I could have hoped for. And we had a very long conversation and every single thing he said they followed through on- California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) “Right now, I believe the agencies of the federal government are being very diligent in helping our state. They are re-stocking our stockpile of protective equipment and medical supplies. We’ve had hundreds of thousands of new pieces of supply that have come in the last couple of days. That’s been very helpful.”-Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) “As chair of the @NatlGovsAssoc, today I visited the @WhiteHouse Situation Room for a call with 48 governors for updates on COVID-19. I want to again thank @VP & federal officials for their thorough communication to governors, who are facing this issue on... More >

LANSING, Mich., March 20, 2020 – Over the last week, President Trump and his administration have taken aggressive and decisive action in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak. Wednesday night, the president signed a massive coronavirus relief package, that included free coronavirus testing and paid leave for hardworking Americans. On Thursday afternoon, while briefing members of the press – President Trump also announced he would be slashing even more red tape at the FDA, soon allowing new drug therapies into the market to combat the coronavirus. The work done by President Trump and his administration has not gone unnoticed by the American people. A new ABC News – Ipsos poll shows more than half of Americans approve of the job the President is doing in handling the coronavirus crisis. “The Administration is combatting the coronavirus head-on, and President Trump has kept his promise to spare no resource in mitigating the effects of this pandemic.” said Laura Cox, Michigan Republican Party Chairman. Cox continued, “Whether it’s paid sick leave, instructing HUD to halt foreclosures, or free testing, the president continues to make the welfare of the American people his top priority.” More >

As the Coronavirus pandemic roils on, Trump Administration Seeks to Support the American People. LANSING, Mich., March 19, 2020 – The Trump Administration has taken unprecedented steps this week to fight the COVID-19 virus and support the American people during the rapidly unfolding pandemic. Here are just a few of the actions the president took this week on behalf of the American people: CNBC: Trump issues ‘Coronavirus Guidelines’ for next 15 days to slow pandemic President Donald Trump announced a strict set of guidelines for Americans to follow for the next 15 days to try to “slow the spread” of the coronavirus. USA Today: IRS to delay the April 15 tax payment deadline by 90 days The IRS will postpone the April 15 tax deadline by 90 days for millions of individuals who owe $1 million or less and corporations that owe $10 million or less AP: To keep seniors safe at home, Medicare expands telemedicine Medicare will immediately expand coverage for telemedicine nationwide to help seniors with health problems stay home to avoid the coronavirus. National Review: Trump Admin. to Allow All Medical Personnel to Practice Across State Lines to Stem Spread of Pandemic The Department of Health and Human Services will allow all physicians and other medical personnel to practice in states other than the ones they are licensed to practice in. CBS News: President Trump will invoke Defense Production Act to boost medical supplies President Trump announced from the White House Briefing Room Wednesday that he will invoke the Defense... More >

LANSING, Mich., March 18, 2020 – Last night, President Trump became the presumptive 2020 Republican nominee for president. On the heels of last Tuesday’s Presidential Primary in Michigan, the president has enjoyed historic support from Republicans across the state and country. As we head into November, the Trump Victory Team and Michigan Republican Party will continue to lay the groundwork that will deliver another historic Trump win in Michigan. “I would like to congratulate President Trump on officially becoming our 2020 GOP nominee! Michiganders know they are far better off today than they were 4 years ago, and this November they will thank President Trump with 4 more years in the White House.” said Laura Cox, Michigan Republican Party Chairman. Cox continued, “I look forward to celebrating this Administration’s historic achievements for our state and country this August in Charlotte!” More >

As President Trump announced a national state emergency for the COVID-19 Coronavirus, Senator Gary Peters and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer continue to play politics with a pandemic that’s rippling across the state of Michigan. In a Talking Points Memo article released this morning, Peters attempted to pivot away from his connection to Senate Majority PAC’s false TV ads that are exploiting the fears of millions of Michiganders. The TV ads, funded by Chuck Schumer’s leadership PAC, deliberately mislead the public on U.S. Senate candidate John James record on healthcare. Today, Peters attacked Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Ron Johnson, sighting the same exploitation tactics Michigan’s freshman senator had used. Peters criticized Johnson for pursuing an unrelated subpoena of Blue Star, the DC lobbying firm connected to Ukrainian gas and oil firm, Burisma. Friday morning, Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox called on the Senators to remove the dishonest TV ads, that seek to deploy fear tactics during a global pandemic. James has previously stated that he has always supported protecting the health care of people with pre-existing conditions. “Now that the pressure is on Gary Peters to explain why he is using this pandemic to stoke the fears of millions of Michiganders, he instead chooses to deflect.” said Michigan Republican Party Chairman, Laura Cox. Cox continued, “Instead of doing his job and protecting the public, Peters set his sights on securing his reelection based on a pack of lies he knows are just that. If Gary Peters were a true... More >