LANSING, MI — Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after three defendants were found guilty on all charges, including material support for terrorism, gang membership, and possession of a weapon while committing a felony, related to their support of the plot to kidnap and kill the governor.

“On Oct 26th’s guilty verdicts are further proof that violence and threats have no place in our politics. Those who seek to sow discord by pursuing violent plots will be held accountable under the law.  

“This trial is another stark reminder that we must take an honest look at the state of our politics. Politically motivated plots, threats, and violence are increasingly common against public officials as well as everyday citizens. They are the logical, disturbing extension of radicalization, hatred, and conspiratorial thinking that festers in America, threatening the foundation of our republic.  

“I love Michigan. I always will. I will not let anyone get in the way of the work we do. No threat, no plot, no rhetoric will break my belief in the goodness and decency of our people. 

“I want to thank Attorney General Nessel for bringing this case, as well as her outstanding prosecution team, led by Sunita Doddamani, for bringing it to a successful conclusion. I also want to thank all the law enforcement officers for their work and my family, friends, and staff for their support. 

“I will stay focused on the work. Let’s keep getting things done for the people of Michigan.”