Trump Endorses John James for Michigan Governor, Boosting His Primary Bid President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. John James for Michigan governor on Monday, a move that significantly elevates James’s prospects in the August 4 primary election. The endorsement, announced via Truth Social, positions James, a Republican congressman from Shelby Township, as the frontrunner in the GOP race for the state’s top political office. Trump also backed Michael Bouchard for the 10th Congressional District and Amir Hassan for the 8th Congressional District, further solidifying his influence within the party. James, a second-term congressman and former Senate candidate, has long been a Trump ally, but some Michigan Republicans had speculated that Trump preferred him to seek reelection in his House district rather than run for governor. Trump’s endorsement, however, dismissed those claims, effectively ending the debate. The decision also weakened the campaigns of other Republican gubernatorial candidates, including Aric Nesbitt, Michigan Senate Minority Leader, who ended his campaign hours after Trump’s announcement. Nesbitt, who had been polling last in the race, pledged to support James, stating, “A divided primary only helps Democrats. It’s time to unite.” The remaining GOP contenders for governor are former Attorney General Mike Cox of Livonia and businessman Perry Johnson of Bloomfield Hills. Cox, who has framed his campaign as a fight against “elites,” vowed to continue his bid despite the endorsement, declaring, “I look forward to being President Trump’s favorite governor when I win.” Johnson, meanwhile, criticized Trump’s advice, arguing that endorsements alone do not determine outcomes.#trump #michigan #truth_social #john_james #shelby_township
