Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan dodged a question on live TV over the weekend about President Donald Trump's recent threats of jailing and executing political opponents. During an appearance on WXYZ’s Spotlight on the News, Duggan was asked if he thinks Trump's rhetoric has gone too far in labeling Democratic lawmakers as "traitors" whose actions are "punishable by DEATH."
Duggan refused to take a stance on the issue, saying he's focused on state issues and doesn't want to get involved in national debates. His campaign spokesperson later claimed that Duggan had answered the question clearly, but critics argue that his silence speaks volumes about where he stands on this critical issue.
The exchange highlights Duggan's pattern of dodging questions about Trump's behavior and policies. He has refused to take a strong stance on the issues, despite running for governor as an independent candidate and touting himself as a post-partisan problem-solver.
Duggan's decision not to condemn Trump's rhetoric comes at a time when many are questioning his commitment to upholding democratic values and protecting human rights. As he campaigns for governor, Duggan is largely relying on funding from Republican donors and Trump supporters, which has raised questions about his independence.
Critics argue that Duggan's silence on this issue will be a major concern for voters. Many see his refusal to take a stance as a sign of weakness or a lack of conviction in his ability to uphold democratic principles.
Duggan refused to take a stance on the issue, saying he's focused on state issues and doesn't want to get involved in national debates. His campaign spokesperson later claimed that Duggan had answered the question clearly, but critics argue that his silence speaks volumes about where he stands on this critical issue.
The exchange highlights Duggan's pattern of dodging questions about Trump's behavior and policies. He has refused to take a strong stance on the issues, despite running for governor as an independent candidate and touting himself as a post-partisan problem-solver.
Duggan's decision not to condemn Trump's rhetoric comes at a time when many are questioning his commitment to upholding democratic values and protecting human rights. As he campaigns for governor, Duggan is largely relying on funding from Republican donors and Trump supporters, which has raised questions about his independence.
Critics argue that Duggan's silence on this issue will be a major concern for voters. Many see his refusal to take a stance as a sign of weakness or a lack of conviction in his ability to uphold democratic principles.
I think its pretty suspicious that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is dodging the question about Trump's threats, considering he's running for governor and has been trying to present himself as a centrist problem-solver 
. I mean, if he's really all about being post-partisan, wouldn't he want to speak out against rhetoric that's basically threatening people's lives? 
It seems like his campaign is more focused on getting funding from Trump supporters than actually standing up for what's right 
. And now he's saying he doesn't want to get involved in national debates? That sounds like a pretty convenient excuse to me 
. I think voters need to pay attention to this and see if Duggan is really the kind of leader they want in their governor's office 
But seriously, his campaign is all about being independent and post-partisan, right? So why is he only courting Republican donors and Trump supporters? 
he's all like "i'm focused on state issues" but really hes just trying not to ruffle any feathers 
. You're running for governor and claiming to be all about being post-partisan, but when it comes down to Trump's crazy rhetoric, you're ghosting? That's not leadership, that's just a cop-out. It's easy to say you're focused on state issues, but what happens when the national politics bleed into your doorstep? You can't just sweep this under the rug and expect people to trust you 
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. I think it's super important for leaders to take a clear stance on things, even if they're not going to agree with the other side. His silence just looks like he's more interested in playing both sides than actually doing what's best for his constituents 
. And let's be real, relying on funding from Republican donors and Trump supporters raises so many red flags about his independence 
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! Back in my day, we didn't have all this "post-partisan" nonsense... what it really means is they're just too scared to take a stand on the issues that matter. I mean, come on Mike Duggan, if you're really committed to being a problem-solver, then tell us where you stand! Don't just sit there and let Trump's crazy rhetoric go unchallenged 
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It's not like he's gonna win any votes from the other side with this kind of silence 
I gotta call BS on Duggan here, he dodges every chance to speak out against Trump's outrageous statements and now critics are saying it's because he doesn't want to rock the boat? Give me a break! If you're running for governor and claiming to be a post-partisan problem-solver, that means you've got some strong opinions on certain issues... or at least should be able to take a clear stance. The fact that he's too afraid to speak up is what's really concerning, not just the content of Trump's rhetoric but also where his funding is coming from 
. I mean, running for governor as an independent and all that jazz doesn't necessarily give him a free pass from speaking truth to power 
. And coming from someone who's taking money from Trump supporters? Not exactly the most convincing example of independence 
? Whatever the case, I think this says a lot about Duggan's commitment to being a strong leader – or lack thereof 
. He's relying on funding from Republican donors, which is sketchy at best, and now he's showing us that maybe he's not as independent as we thought 
his campaign's reliance on Republican donors is sketchy tho... does that mean he's just playing both sides or what?
. It's like he's waiting for the other shoe to drop 
. Anyway, voters will probably take note of his refusal to condemn Trump's rhetoric and think twice about voting for him