Trump endorses Rep. John James for Michigan governor
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President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed U.S. Rep. John James, who is running for governor of Michigan.
“It is my great honor to support America’s First Congressman John James as he runs to become the next Governor of the Beautiful State of Michigan!” the president said on an episode of Truth Social. to post. “John James has my Complete and Complete Approval to be the next Governor of Michigan – HE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU ALONE!”
James thanked Trump on social media, calling him “the greatest president of my life” posts.
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Congressman John James attends the Detroit Auto Show Benefit Preview at Huntington Place on January 16, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Monica Morgan/Getty Images)
After Trump released his endorsement message on Monday, Michigan state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt withdrew from the Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary and endorsed James.
“This campaign has always been about the people of Michigan and standing with President Trump to defeat the Democrats in November. Today, I am suspending my campaign and proudly joining President Trump in endorsing John James as Michigan’s next Governor,” Nesbitt said on social media. posts. “A divided primary only benefits Democrats. It’s time to unite. I’m asking all of you who support this campaign to stand with me behind John James, roll up our sleeves, and deliver Republican victory in November.”
James responded to Nesbitt’s move and put forward part of an explanation: to post On
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Businessman Perry Johnson, who is also running in the Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary, suggested the president made the wrong move by endorsing James.
“President Trump is once again ill-advised. John James is a two-time statewide loser, and Michigan has seen this movie before: Trump-backed statewide candidates like John James, Tudor Dixon, Matt DePerno and Kristina Karamo all came up short when it mattered most,” Johnson said on social media. posts.
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Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, who is also a candidate, argued in a speech: to post About
