Trump secures future of Michigan air base with new fighter jet announcement

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the Michigan National Guard at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan (Alex Brandon/AP)

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025 - 22:08

Joey Cappelletti and Will Weissert, Associated Press

US President Donald Trump landed in Michigan on Tuesday and shared a hug with a longtime antagonist, Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer, as they appeared together to announce a new fighter jet mission being placed at an Air National Guard base outside Detroit and ease fears that the installation could close.

Mr Trump delivered the news at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County, shortly after arriving in Michigan for an evening rally marking his 100th day in office.