Gretchen Whitmer faces backlash after offering landlords $500 to rent to illegal immigrant 'newcomers'

Democrat Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is receiving backlash after offering landlords a "newcomer rental subsidy" to house illegal immigrants in the state. Residents would be paid up to $500 to landlords who rent out to foreign nationals. 

Reported on by The Midwesterner, Michigan's website stated, "Many refugees and other newcomers face critical housing challenges, and this program will increase access to better and more affordable housing opportunities while supporting a more rapid social integration to refugees and other newcomer populations to Michigan." 

The website went on to explain that the state government would subsidize landlords who rent out to "newcomer" illegal immigrants up to $500 a month for the trouble. Eligibility for the program would be based on household income.