Yet, during a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Granholm gave an odd response when questioned about the profitability that Line 5 brings to Michigan.
"Would you say that Line 5 [pipeline] plays a massive economic impact on the state of Michigan?"
ENERGY SECRETARY: "Ha ha ha, I'm not going to get into that." pic.twitter.com/WOv1HMsrV2
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 28, 2022
When GOP Rep. Bob Latta asked the energy secretary if Line 5 has a significant economic effect on Michigan’s economy, Granholm refused to answer.
According to the energy secretary, she would not answer the question, due to Line 5 being debated in the courts. Granholm’s mention of the litigation references Michigan Governor Whitmer’s legal battles involving the pipeline.
The Democratic governor is pushing to dismantle Line 5, much to the annoyance of Republicans.
The reality of Line 5 pipeline’s impact on Michigan’s economy
Despite Granholm’s refusal to answer the question, Line 5 does, in fact, benefit Michigan’s economy.
