Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a press event in August. Photo: dpa
Michigan militia members charged over plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer
- Six men were charged in federal court with conspiring to kidnap the governor in reaction to what they viewed as her ‘uncontrolled power’
- Separately, seven others linked to paramilitary group called the Wolverine Watchmen were charged for allegedly seeking to storm Michigan Capitol and seek ‘civil war’
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a press event in August. Photo: dpa