Trump Endorses James for Michigan Governor

Trump just threw his full backing behind John James in Michigan’s governor’s race — a major boost as absentee ballots roll out and the GOP primary heats up. Calling it his “Complete and Total Endorsement,” Trump says James “WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN,” a move James hailed as a “movement igniter.” This isn’t new — Trump has supported James before in Senate and House bids. Now, with Mike Cox, Perry Johnson, and Aric Nesbitt also in the mix, Trump’s nod could be decisive. The race has become less about policy and more about who’s the biggest Trump loyalist — with candidates even using AI videos and his “Make Michigan Great Again” slogan. Trump’s endorsement highlights James’s platform: economic growth, tax cuts, and border security. Democrats are watching nervously, seeing this as a referendum on Trump’s legacy — and citing past losses of his endorsed candidates as a warning. The timing? Just after Trump reportedly grew frustrated James left a competitive seat open — and comes after Trump’s earlier support for Tudor Dixon. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/090fba03fdd062aa