Trump Endorses John James in Michigan Governor Primary as 1 Rival Drops Out
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Updated · bridgemi.com · Jun 23
Trump Endorses John James in Michigan Governor Primary as 1 Rival Drops Out
3 articles · Updated · bridgemi.com · Jun 23
Summary
John James won Trump’s “total endorsement” just before absentee ballots begin going out for Michigan’s Aug. 4 Republican gubernatorial primary, giving the congressman a late boost against Perry Johnson and Mike Cox.
Trump said James has the “courage and wisdom” to deliver results, despite earlier criticism that James risked a vulnerable House seat by leaving Michigan’s 10th District to run for governor.
Aric Nesbitt responded by quitting the race and backing James, while Johnson said Trump got “bad advice” and vowed to stay in, preserving the chance of a competitive anti-James lane.
The timing matters because Trump endorsed 2022 nominee Tudor Dixon less than a week before voting; she won the primary with about 37% but lost the general election by more than 10 points.