US EditionTrump Backs Mike Rogers in U.S. Senate Race
MICHIGAN, JUL 25 – Trump backed Michael Whatley and Mike Rogers to help Republicans flip key Senate seats and secure a majority for his America First agenda, citing strong polling in Michigan.
- On Thursday night President Trump endorsed Michael Whatley and Mike Rogers, part of next year’s midterm elections.
- Following retirement announcements by Sen. Thom Tillis and Mike Rogers's earlier bid to replace Gary Peters, Rogers launched his Senate campaign in Michigan.
- On Truth Social, Trump praised Michael Whatley as a `fantastic` leader and a `STRONG` advocate for border security, law and order, tax relief, the Second Amendment, and America’s military.
- With Huizenga out of contention, Rogers faced a potential primary challenge as recently as Tuesday but now has unified support.
- Broader implications include Trump’s strategy of endorsing key Senate candidates, which could prove decisive in shaping the 2026 Senate control and advancing his America First agenda.
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Washington ExaminerTrump’s endorsement puts Mike Rogers on fast track to win Michigan Senate nomination
On Thursday, President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Rogers, the Republican Party’s preferred candidate, as he seeks to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI). Trump previously talked Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) out of challenging Rogers ahead of the 2026 primary, with…
Trump Endorses Two ‘America First’ Candidates In Battle For Senate Control - Real News Now
President Donald Trump issued two major Senate endorsements on Thursday, throwing his support behind Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley in North Carolina and former Congressman Mike Rogers in Michigan — two battlegrounds that could determine control of the U.S. Senate in 2026. On Truth Social, Trump praised Whatley as a “fantastic” leader and a “STRONG” advocate for border security, law and order, tax relief, the Second Amendmen…
Trump endorses Michigan’s Rogers in U.S. Senate race, gives nod to Huizenga for backing out
Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Mike Rogers speaks at a rally with U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, in Flint, Mich., on Nov. 4, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance)Updated at 12:56 p.m. President Donald Trump chimed in on the race to replace Michigan’s retiring U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, endorsing Republican Mike Rogers days after it became clear that he was the lone Republican seeking the seat. Rogers, a former congressman from White Lake…
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