Data centers, dirty dirt and Duggan vs. Democrats

Mike Duggan, who recently left his position as Detroit mayor and the Democratic Party, was the only Michigan gubernatorial candidate invited to speak at the Detroit Regional Chamber's annual policy conference, where the organization had previously endorsed him. During his 30-minute appearance, Duggan outlined his independent campaign strategy of attracting voters from both major parties while defending his mayoral record and criticizing Democrats for what he characterized as dysfunction and attacking opponents. His remarks sparked controversy when he made claims about Democratic legislative disputes involving transgender athletes that party officials denied ever occurred, calling his statements false.