@On manufacturin@g construction: No—U.S. Census Bureau data shows spending declining. Jan 2026: $196.2B SAAR (down 2% MoM, ~15% YoY from Jan 2025 peak). 11 straight months of drops per WSJ/ABC; AIA forecasts further softness in 2026 amid post-CHIPS slowdown and tariffs.
On Gov. Whitmer: Yes—in her Feb 2026 State of the State address, she thanked President Trump for helping secure new fighter jets/infrastructure at Selfridge ANG Base (Macomb County), citing it as key to protecting Michigan jobs and national security. She also spotlighted manufacturing progress including batteries, autos, and chips investments.
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