Trump Endorses John James for Michigan Governor, Nesbitt Suspends Campaign
Nesbitt said James’s Trump-backed campaign is better positioned to unite Republicans, while James leads the field by 8 points in a RealClearPolitics average.
- On Monday, June 22, Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt dropped out of the GOP gubernatorial race and endorsed U.S. Rep. John James following President Donald Trump's surprise endorsement of James.
- Trump endorsed James, a Shelby Township Republican, as the party's choice for governor in a series of online posts Monday, praising him as a 'Highly Respected U.S. Congressman' and highlighting his military service as a combat pilot.
- Nesbitt's withdrawal follows former House Speaker Tom Leonard in dropping out and endorsing James, leaving James to face former Attorney General Mike Cox and businessman Perry Johnson in the August 4 primary.
- Both Cox and Johnson vowed to remain in the race, with Johnson calling Trump's endorsement 'misguided' and writing on Facebook that he would work twice as hard to secure the nomination.
- The primary winner faces Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in November, as Michigan Democrats frame the contest as a referendum on Trump's policies and influence in the state.
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Trump backs John James for Michigan governor as GOP rival drops out to unify primary
President Trump endorsed Rep. John James for governor of Michigan on Monday, throwing his weight behind the two-term congressman in a crowded Republican primary, and within hours, one of James’s top rivals suspended his campaign and fell in line behind the endorsement. Michigan state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced he was dropping out of...
Trump Backs John James, Shaking Up Michigan GOP Race
Former President Trump endorsed Rep. John James in Michigan's gubernatorial primary, leading to a significant shift in the race as one challenger withdrew in support of him. This endorsement highlights Trump's influence in GOP dynamics. The post Trump Backs John James, Shaking Up Michigan GOP Race appeared first on News Addicts.
NEW: Trump's Endorsement Rocks GOP Primary In Final Stretch
President Donald Trump threw his weight behind Rep. John James on Monday in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary, prompting one rival to drop out and rally behind the congressman while others vowed to stay in the race to become the state’s next governor. Trump announced his endorsement in a Truth Social post, hailing James as the candidate to lead the battleground state. “It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Congressman, John Jam…
Trump Gives Endorsement to John James for MI Gubernatorial Race
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR PODCAST: June 23, 2026 ~ Densar Consulting founder Dennis Darnoi breaks down President Donald Trump’s endorsement of John James for governor and Michael Bouchard for Congress, plus Aric Nesbitt exiting the race.MICHIGAN ~ President Donald Trump made an announcement Monday, endorsing U.S. Rep. John James (MI-10) in the GOP primary for governor. “It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Congressman, Joh…
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