Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shouts out for Olivia Rodrigo's reproductive rights: 'Your voice resonates with so many'

Olivia Rodrigo has voiced her support for reproductive rights throughout her Guts world tour, and politicians are taking notice. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed the 21-year-old pop star to Detroit on Saturday (March 23) with a pun-filled video that quoted the pop star's song titles and praised her for speaking out about bodily autonomy.

“We're not just good 4 u, we're great for anyone who believes in the fundamental right to make informed decisions about their bodies,” Whitmer began, addressing Rodrigo directly in a clip posted to TikTok. “Like you, Michiganders have guts and are using their voices to drive change.”

“Across the nation, it feels like we're taking one step forward, three steps back, but here, we've been a brutal force against any attempts to roll back our reproductive freedoms,” she continued, speaking on songs from Rodrigo's two studio albums, 2021 Get angry and 2023 Offal. “We've killed antiquated vampire laws that threatened our autonomy and expanded protections for those seeking or providing reproductive health care. Not a bad idea, right?”

“Olivia, your voice resonates with so many, not only through your music, but through your advocacy,” Whitmer added. “And in Michigan, we're no strangers to fighting for what's right. We couldn't be happier to have you.”

Whitmer's video comes about a month after Rodrigo kicked off her first arena tour. In conjunction with the trip, the “Drivers License” singer launched Fund 4 Good which supports local abortion organizations.

In addition to donating a portion of her ticket proceeds to abortion funds around the world, Rodrigo has also invited local chapters of the National Network of Abortion Funds to set up resource boards at each Guts World tour venue in North America. At some shows, fans could get free morning after pills, condoms and lube. However, funds have reportedly recently been requested to stop offering these items at concerts.

Watch Whitmer's TikTok below.