After his MAGA-friendly conspiracy theory was outed in the press, Michigan State Majority Leader Mike Shirkey apologized for his “lapse in restraint of tongue,” not for any lapse in judgment.
Michigan Senate leader Shirkey on hot mic says he stands by points I was trying to make
Lansing Michigan Senate Leader Mike Shirkey was caught on a hot mic Wednesday, defending the points I was trying to make in a video where he labeled the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection a hoax.
Shirkey, R-Clarklake, made the new comment Wednesday morning at the beginning of Senate session while speaking with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, a Democrat. Gilchrist told Shirkey the temperature is hot and informed the Republican Senate leader he would be making media appearances later in the day. Just one thing before you get going, Shirkey then said. I frankly . don t take back any of the points I was trying to make.
The Hillsdale County Republican Party voted Monday to censure Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey for condemning the armed protesters who stormed the state Capitol,.
Michigan state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey suggested the Jan. 6 insurrection at the national Capitol was a “hoax” perpetuated by opponents of former President.
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