President Donald Trump Endorses John James for Governor

Aric Nesbitt exits race for governor, endorses John James alongside Trump

Aric Nesbitt on Monday withdrew from the Republican primary race for governor shortly after President Donald Trump threw his weight behind one of his opponents.

GOP candidate suspends campaign for Michigan governor after Trump endorses opponent

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, announced on Monday he would suspend his campaign for Michigan governor.

Trump endorses John James in Michigan governor’s race

Rep. John James (R-MI) earned a coveted endorsement from President Donald Trump on Monday, a surprise announcement that will help cement his front-runner status in Michigan’s GOP primary for governor. The president praised James, a two-term House member, as a “Highly Respected U.S. Congressman” and highlighted his military service as a combat pilot who served in Iraq. “John James has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of M…

Trump endorses John James in Michigan gubernatorial race

President Donald Trump gestures during a news conference in the White House briefing room on April 6, 2026. Trump spoke about the successful military mission to rescue a weapons systems officer whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran and possible further military action in Iran. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)President Donald Trump has thrown his endorsement to U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township) in his bid for Michigan governor. Tr…

President Donald Trump endorses in Michigan's race for governor

President Donald Trump announced his decision in a post on Truth Social, three days before the absentee voting window opens in Michigan.

Trump endorses John James in Michigan governor's race

U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township, received the endorsement of President Donald Trump in his bid to be Michigan's next governor.