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Trump Administration Considering New Selfridge Airbase Mission Following Meeting with Gov. Whitmer

Apr 14, 2025 | 11:56 AM

Photo: Don Reid ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

MACOMB COUNTY, April 14, 2025 ~ Shortly after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited the Oval Office last week, President Donald Trump is floating the possibility of a new mission for Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Following the meeting with Whitmer and majority State House Speaker Matt Hall, Trump said his administration is considering housings mission for the F-16 and F-35 at Selfridge. he added that the two Michigan politicians were strongly advocating for the airbase, and had positive reactions to the meeting.

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