A month before 13 men were charged in a far-right plot to allegedly kidnap and execute Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) had a sitdown conversation with leaders of three Michigan-based militias. via @MichiganAdvance
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Shirkey said of militia leaders on JTV: “It was very fascinating and they’re not uniquely different than you and I. They bleed red, white and blue, but they feel like they are not being heard.” via @ToddHeywood and @MichiganAdvance michiganadvance.com/2021/01/17/new…
The September meeting was not the first time Shirkey was arm-in-arm with militia members. Shirkey was a participant in a Barry County rally May 18 which featured Robinson, as well as accused plotters William and Michael Null. via @MichiganAdvance michiganadvance.com/2021/01/17/new…
Right now, far-right groups are protesting at Michigan's Capitol after the U.S. Capitol insurrection and ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration. But Shirkey said on the radio Monday the FBI bulletin warning of protests was "not necessary." via
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However, by Friday, Shirkey and House Speaker Jason Wentworth said there were "credible threats" and announced the Legislature would not meet this week. via @MichiganAdvance michiganadvance.com/blog/no-sessio…
As for his meeting with militia leaders, the GOP Senate leader claimed that Michigan State Police assisted him identifying the militia leaders and that such a meeting “has never been done before.” via @MichiganAdvance michiganadvance.com/2021/01/17/new…
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