Governor Whitmer to attend inauguration

(LANSING, Mich.) Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that she will attend Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Whitmer has also been serving as co-chair of the Inauguration committee. "The country is ready for a leader who listens to medical experts to lead our country’s COVID-19 response and works on behalf of hardworking Americans," said Governor Whitmer. "I am honored to attend the inauguration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and ready to begin working closely with each of them to fight this virus, save lives, and put the country back on track." The inauguration activities will begin Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.