more government policy by tweet: Trump threatens Michigan because it's free haircut protest day

THIS MORNING: Another protest in Lansing today, organized by the Michigan Conservative Coalition. Instead of "Operation Gridlock," it's "Operation Haircut." The group offering free trims, protesting over salons and other small businesses remaining closed @wxyzdetroit pic.twitter.com/60BeRBXkQJ

— Jenn Schanz (@JennSchanzWXYZ) May 20, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency after two dams collapsed following days of heavy rain. Thousands of residents are evacuating as the governor warns one town could soon be nine feet under water. @tomcostellonbc has the latest. pic.twitter.com/8pzlPFcEcc

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) May 20, 2020

And yes, of course, his claims (about the states, and about his own legitimate authority) are bullshit. But as we see in his extortionate ongoing shambolic coronavirus response, he can try, and he may succeed. https://t.co/p2H3m4z4AP

— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) May 20, 2020