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Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican member of the Michigan Senate, used his social media account on August 12, 2025, to comment on state funding issues and criticize Democratic leadership in Michigan.

At 14:21 UTC, Nesbitt posted: "There is no reason to hold up this funding. People are hurting. It’s time for Democrats to stop treating Michiganders as pawns in a game of political chess."

Later that morning at 14:30 UTC, he added: "It really pays to be friends with elected Democrats in Michigan. It’s time to DOGE their twisted system and start clawing back the taxpayers money."

Nesbitt also shared a post earlier that day at 12:44 UTC containing only a link (https://t.co/XqiFPIYSDY), without further commentary.

The statements come amid ongoing debates in the Michigan Legislature over budget allocations and public spending. Disagreements between Republican and Democratic lawmakers have previously delayed state funding decisions, affecting various programs and services. These disputes often center around how funds should be distributed and whether certain allocations favor particular groups or regions.

Nesbitt's remarks reflect broader partisan tensions within Michigan's government regarding fiscal policy and governance priorities.