President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed U.S.Rep.
John James, who is running for governor in Michigan."It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Congressman, John James, who is running to become the next Governor of the Beautiful State of Michigan!" the president declared in part of a Truth Social post."John James has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Michigan — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!"James thanked Trump, calling him "The greatest President of my lifetime" in social media posts.SCOOP: TRUMP ALLY KID ROCK JUMPS INTO KEY GOVERNOR'S RACE WITH HIGH-PROFILE ENDORSEMENTCongressman John James, attends the Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview at Huntington Place on January 16, 2026 in Detroit, Mich.
(Monica Morgan/Getty Images)After Trump issued the endorsement message on Monday, Michigan state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt dropped out of 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 declared within social media posts.
"A divided primary only helps Democrats.It’s time to unite.
I’m asking every one of you who supported this campaign to stand with me behind John James, roll up our sleeves, and deliver a Republican victory in November."James responded to Nesbitt's move, asserting in part of a post on X, "When President Trump endorsed this campaign, Aric Nesbitt did exactly what a true Michigan CONSERVATIVE should do: He united behind the President and our mission to Save Michigan from the Libs and the RINOs destroying our Republic!"FORMER DETROIT MAYOR BLOWS GOVERNOR'S RACE WIDE OPEN IN SURPRISE MOVEU.S.President Donald Trump attends a press conference during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France.
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