Trump Greets Whitmer With A Hug And Gives Her A Win - New Jets For Michigan Airbase

President Donald Trump announced a new fighter jet mission for an Air National Guard base in Michigan on Tuesday, allaying fears that the base could close and delivering a win for a longtime antagonist, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer . The two even shared a hug.

Whitmer has softened her stance toward Trump in hopes of finding common ground, with securing a new mission for Selfridge Air National Guard Base a top priority. Their embrace as the Republican president arrived in Michigan was a remarkable development given how unpopular the president remains with Democrats and the rancor of last year's hard-fought campaign.

Whitmer, when asked about their hug, described the encounter differently, telling The Associated Press: "I was the first one he greeted. We shook hands and he leaned in to tell me, you know, congratulations and that I was a big reason that we were making an announcement today. And I was grateful for that."

For decades, Trump said at the air base, Selfridge has 'stood as a crucial pillar of North American air defense."

"In recent years, many in Michigan have feared for the future of the base. They've been calling everybody, but the only one that mattered is Trump," he said. "Today I have come in person to lay to rest any doubt about Selfridge's future."