The statement is a direct quotation attributed to Mike DeWine, but without access to the full context of the May 2, 2026 article or corroborating sources, it cannot be independently verified whether he actually said these words or whether the described decision-making process is accurate. The claim is about a specific conversation and decision, and without primary documentation or reliable contemporaneous reporting, its factual truth cannot be confirmed.

The statement attributes a quote to Governor Mike DeWine on May 2, 2026, a date that has not yet occurred; no record exists of him making such a remark on that future date.

No credible source or transcript shows Governor Mike DeWine making this statement about issuing a health order; it appears to be a fabricated or misattributed quote.