President Donald Trump endorses U.S. Rep. John James in Michigan’s gubernatorial race, backing the Republican candidate in posts on Truth Social. Trump describes James as an “America First” congressman and says the endorsement is a “great honor,” presenting James’s background as part of his pitch to voters.
The endorsement comes as the Michigan GOP race approaches its next phase, with reporting indicating that Trump’s backing is timed around developments in the Republican primary. One outlet notes that the endorsement follows the exit of Trump’s GOP rival from the primary, positioning James as the remaining party contender as voters look toward the gubernatorial contest.
The coverage agrees on the core point that Trump is publicly backing James and that the endorsement is directed at the Michigan governor’s race, rather than an unrelated state contest. Both accounts characterize the move as an effort to consolidate support around James ahead of the Republican primary process.
