Over the years, the Gateway Pundit has been deeply committed to covering politics in Michigan.
For the past 7 years, we have watched three highly unlikable Democrat women, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, inexplicably rise to top “elected” positions in a state where it’s hard to find anyone who believes they’ve done a good job of representing all of the citizens, regardless of their political affiliation.
When it comes to being driven by hatred for her political enemies, however, Democrat Attorney General Nessel takes the cake.
In a stunning move, Michigan’s radical activist Attorney General Dana Nessel charged 16 electors with 8 felonies each, which would carry a life sentence for some of the elderly electors.
On September 4, 2023, The Gateway Pundit hosted an all-day telethon to raise money for the 16 Republican electors who cast alternative electoral votes for President Trump in 2016, in the event that sufficient evidence of election fraud was proven to overturn the results of the 2020 election that had been marred by claims of massive voter fraud.
Political powerhouses like Steve Bannon, Newt Gingrich, Hollywood actor Nick Searcy, Kari Lake, and so many others from across the country, as well as highly respected members of the Michigan House and Senate, appeared on the telethon to lend their support for the group of mostly senior citizens.
Pretty good stuff from me here about the heartless persecution of J6ers. https://t.co/D28MAnhB1a
— Nick Searcy, Actor/Director/Producer/Author (@yesnicksearcy) September 14, 2023
Thanks to the support of so many, we were able to raise over $120,000 for the electors in one day.
Shortly after the telethon, Howard Shock, the investigator working for Michigan’s dirty AG Dana Nessel on the alternate electors case, attempted to shake down GiveSendGo, demanding they supply the attorney general’s office with the names and bank routing numbers of the donors to the telethon.
GiveSendGo refused to share the information from the fundraiser for the MI GOP alternate electors with the MI AG’s office and told Nessel’s investigator to get lost.
It was during the pre-trial hearing for the 15 MI GOP alternate electors (one of the 16 electors accepted a plea deal) that Attorney Kevin Kijewski, who is defending 77-year-old GOP elector Cliff Frost, caught our attention. Kijewski’s passion for defending his client’s innocence was unmistakable.
After the pre-trial, I got to know Kevin better and gained an understanding of his passion for fighting back against lawfare. He is a true warrior and patriot who believes in the rule of law and respects the Constitution.
Mr. Kijewsk also believes in blind justice, and unlike Michigan’s current attorney general, he believes everyone should be treated fairly, regardless of whether they agree or disagree with his conservative views.
Kevin Kijewski, a husband, father, brilliant lawyer, and former superintendent of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit, Michigan, has decided to run as a Republican candidate for Michigan Attorney General in 2026.
The Gateway Pundit is proudly endorsing his candidacy.
During a recent interview, Kevin told us he is committed to restoring security and the rule of law by prioritizing public safety through aggressive prosecution of violent crimes, robust support for law enforcement, and the implementation of policies that deter criminal activity rather than enabling it.
“Drawing from my extensive courtroom experience, I have witnessed the detrimental impact of lenient approaches, and I aim to reverse this trend by focusing on victim-centered justice and community protection.”
As a former superintendent of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Kijewski knows a thing or two about providing a solid education for Michigan’s children without the woke nonsense that’s being pushed down the throats of our children in today’s classrooms.
Kevin told us that he’s determined to “restore freedom and safeguard constitutional rights in Michigan by combating government overreach, defending parental authority in education, and establishing a specialized Parent and Student Rights Division within the Attorney General’s office to investigate and address violations of individual liberties, such as those seen in divisive ideological mandates.”
Kevin is passionate about restoring faith in elections for Michiganders by “promoting transparency, enforcing rigorous accountability measures, and conducting comprehensive statewide audits to ensure the integrity of our electoral processes.”
He explained, “These priorities reflect my unwavering dedication to placing the interests of Michigan’s citizens above partisan politics, fostering a safer, freer, and more accountable state for all.”
I hold the view that Michigan’s electoral system, while foundational to our democracy, currently suffers from vulnerabilities that undermine public confidence, including inadequate verification of absentee ballots, potential risks of non-citizen participation, and documented irregularities such as the recent incident in Hamtramck, where a city council member was recorded delivering stacks of absentee ballots prior to a primary election.
These issues, compounded by a lack of stringent oversight, threaten the principle that every lawful vote must be counted accurately and fairly.
Election integrity is paramount; without it, the democratic process is compromised, disenfranchising legitimate voters. I strongly endorse the citizen-only voting ballot initiative to explicitly restrict voting in all elections – local, state, and federal – to United States citizens, eliminating any ambiguity.
Additionally, I oppose ranked-choice voting, as it introduces unnecessary complexity, potentially empowers fringe elements, and diminishes transparency, as detailed in my published op-ed on the subject.
If elected, I would advocate for reforms including mandatory statewide audits to validate election procedures, enhanced verification protocols for absentee and mail-in ballots to prevent fraud, and zero-tolerance enforcement against violations through prosecutions for offenses such as election forgery or criminal conspiracy.
These changes would restore faith in our system, ensuring Michigan’s elections are secure, transparent, and reflective of the will of its citizens.
When asked how Mr. Kijewski would govern differently from Michigan’s current attorney general, he provided a strong contrast from the state’s current top law enforcement officer:
My tenure as Michigan Attorney General would represent a stark departure from the approach of the incumbent, Dana Nessel, by emphasizing impartial justice, fiscal responsibility, and a focus on core state priorities rather than partisan pursuits.
Ms. Nessel has expended significant taxpayer resources – nearly $58 million – on a malicious case that resulted in substantial settlements, while simultaneously filing 29 lawsuits and counting against former President Donald Trump and supporting legal actions that defend undocumented individuals against federal immigration enforcement.
Furthermore, her office has pursued politically motivated charges against Republican alternate electors, despite her personal acknowledgments of a lack of criminal intent, which other prosecutors and federal authorities had previously declined to pursue.
In contrast, I would redirect the office’s efforts toward enhancing public safety, such as cracking down on rising crime rates through targeted enforcement and collaboration with local agencies, while upholding constitutional protections without engaging in selective lawfare.
I would also prioritize transparency by rigorously enforcing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) compliance and investigating instances of government waste.
Ultimately, my administration would be defined by a commitment to serving all Michiganders equitably, fostering trust through actions that prioritize people over political agendas.
Kevin Kijewski is also a strong supporter of local, state and federal law enforcement, including ICE.
I unequivocally support Michigan’s state and local law enforcement officers, who serve as the frontline defenders of our communities, often under increasingly adversarial conditions exacerbated by current policies that prioritize offender leniency over public safety.
As Attorney General, I would empower law enforcement by allocating resources for recruitment and advanced training, enforcing stringent penalties for crimes against officers, and collaborating on initiatives to combat rising violent crime rates.
My goal is to create an environment where officers can perform their duties without undue political interference, ensuring they have the tools and backing necessary to maintain order and protect Michigan families.
I offer full and unwavering support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), recognizing their critical role in upholding federal immigration laws, deporting criminal non-citizens, and safeguarding national security.
Under the current federal administration and supportive state actions, such as Attorney General Nessel’s involvement in lawsuits defending undocumented individuals from ICE operations, we have witnessed heightened risks, including the disappearance of hundreds of thousands of migrant children and increased community vulnerabilities from unvetted entrants.
ICE’s mission is essential to preventing threats posed by transnational criminal organizations, human traffickers, and violent offenders.
As Michigan’s Attorney General, I would champion their efforts by facilitating state-federal cooperation, prosecuting any interference with ICE activities under applicable state laws, and advocating for policies that prioritize the safety of American citizens.
“What are your thoughts on the CCP buying land and businesses in the state of Michigan?” we asked, to which Kevin replied:
The acquisition of property or establishment of businesses in Michigan by entities affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) poses a profound threat to our economic sovereignty, national security, agricultural stability, and overall way of life.
Strategic investments, such as the proposed Gotion Inc. battery facility in Mecosta County, inflate land values for local farmers, heighten biosecurity risks, and facilitate potential espionage near sensitive military installations through opaque shell companies.
As Michigan’s second-largest industry, agriculture is particularly vulnerable to such encroachments, which could compromise our food supply chain.
In my op-ed published in the Detroit News, I have outlined these perils and proposed countermeasures.
If elected, I would convene a specialized task force to scrutinize CCP-linked transactions, mandate comprehensive disclosure of foreign ownership with severe penalties for evasion, prohibit acquisitions proximate to critical infrastructure, and incentivize domestic land retention through targeted tax policies.
Safeguarding Michigan’s assets from foreign adversaries is imperative to preserving our independence and prosperity.
During COVID, Michigan had some of the most restrictive lockdowns in the nation. We asked MI Attorney General candidate Kevin Kijewski his thoughts on how the manufactured Chinese virus was handled in Michigan by the current attorney general and Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and what he would do differently. Here’s how he responded:
The management of the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan under Governor Gretchen Whitmer constituted an egregious overreach, characterized by arbitrary mandates that infringed upon civil liberties, devastated small businesses, and inflicted preventable harm, particularly in nursing homes where policies mandating the admission of infected patients led to thousands of unnecessary deaths: a travesty I have described as elder abuse warranting thorough investigation.
She also unnecessarily closed schools, and many public-school children have not recovered. When I was superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Detroit, I sued the State of Michigan and made them back down from the governor’s second attempt to close schools in November 2020.
Governor Whitmer’s measures, including prolonged lockdowns and mask requirements, often disregarded emerging scientific evidence and constitutional principles, prioritizing control over targeted protection of vulnerable populations.
Regarding the coercion of students to receive experimental mRNA vaccines as a prerequisite for college attendance or graduation, I am staunchly opposed, as such mandates violate bodily autonomy and informed consent without sufficient long-term safety data or demonstrable necessity – I believe in medical freedom.
As Attorney General, I would safeguard individual rights against future encroachments, probe instances of coercive practices for accountability, and advocate for policies ensuring medical freedom. Michigan residents deserve governance rooted in choice, evidence, and respect for personal liberties, not authoritarian edicts.
And finally, we asked Kevin Kijewski about his views on K-12 schools, universities, and companies pushing DEI initiatives on their students and employees.
I firmly oppose the implementation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in Michigan’s companies, schools, and universities that confer preferential treatment based on sexual orientation, minority status, or other non-merit-based criteria, as these initiatives promote division, incur unnecessary costs, and detract from genuine educational and professional excellence.
For instance, at Michigan State University, DEI-related staffing expenses exceed $18 million annually, contributing to escalating tuition fees without demonstrable benefits to student outcomes.
In public schools, such as those in Grand Rapids, DEI frameworks have introduced inappropriate content, including discussions of sensitive sexual topics to young children, thereby infringing on parental rights and core educational priorities.
As Attorney General, I would initiate investigations into institutions persisting with such programs in defiance of executive directives, establish a Parent and Student Rights Division to advocate for families, and enforce compliance to ensure meritocracy prevails. True progress stems from equal opportunity and focused academics, not ideological mandates that sow discord.
It’s not too late to give HERE (their Give Send Go fundraising account) to help support these everyday American GOP alternat electors who have become victims of lawfare by Michigan’s lawless AG Dana Nessel. Thank you!
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