{"id":2617514,"date":"2026-06-22T19:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T23:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-john-james-in-michigan-governors-race\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T19:03:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T23:03:30","slug":"trump-endorses-john-james-in-michigan-governors-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-endorses-john-james-in-michigan-governors-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump endorses John James in Michigan governor\u2019s race"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-endorses-john-james-in-michigan-governors-race%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2617514&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Rep. John James (R-MI) received a significant endorsement from former President Donald Trump, boosting his prospects in Michigan\u2019s GOP gubernatorial primary. Trump praised James for his military service and respect within Congress, endorsing him with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thousands-of-israelis-protest-planned-razing-of-yeshiva-where-terror-victim-studied\/\" title=\"Thousands Of Israelis Protest Planned Razing Of Yeshiva Where Terror Victim Studied\">strong public statement<\/a>. James, a two-term House member, is competing against other Republican candidates including Perry Johnson, Mike Cox, and Aric nesbitt, and currently leads in polls. His endorsement is notable since Trump typically waits until closer to primaries to endorse and has faced setbacks in recent endorsements in other states.James\u2019s main rival in the primary is Johnson, who polls closely behind him. The winner is anticipated to face Democratic front-runner Jocelyn Benson in the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >general election<\/a>. Despite previous challenges, Trump\u2019s support is expected to bolster James\u2019s campaign ahead of the August 4 primary.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-james\/\">John James<\/a> (R-MI) earned a coveted endorsement from President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> on Monday, a surprise announcement that will help cement his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-rivals-seize-on-early-stumbles-as-campaign-gets-underway\/\" title=\"DeSantis&#039; opponents capitalize on initial missteps during campaign start.\">front-runner status<\/a> in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/michigan\/\">Michigan\u2019s<\/a> GOP primary for governor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The president praised James, a two-term <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/news\/house\/\" type=\"category\" id=\"1250\">House<\/a> member, as a \u201cHighly Respected U.S. Congressman\u201d and highlighted his military service as a combat pilot who served in Iraq.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4619854\/trump-endorses-john-james-michigan-governor\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump endorses John James in Michigan governor\u2019s race<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4616504\/can-ed-hale-former-democrat-rebuild-larry-hogan-coalition-in-maryland\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Can Ed Hale, a former Democrat, rebuild the Larry Hogan coalition in Maryland?<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4617387\/trump-double-endorses-south-carolina-governor-race\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump double-endorses in South Carolina governor\u2019s race, dealing setback to Pamela Evette<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cJohn James has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Michigan \u2014 HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!\u201d Trump <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/116795357855328809\">said<\/a> in a post on Truth Social.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3817688\/john-james-governor-house-gop-leadership-frustrated-stings\/\"><strong>JOHN JAMES RUN FOR MICHIGAN GOVERNOR FRUSTRATES HOUSE GOP LEADERSHIP: \u2018IT STINGS\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump has backed James through two unsuccessful Senate campaigns and continued to support him as a congressman representing one of Michigan\u2019s battleground districts. But he openly questioned James\u2019s decision to run for governor last summer, musing that he might be leaving the House seat vulnerable in 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cJohn James, John James,\u201d Trump said at the time. \u201cI don\u2019t know \u2014 you know, he\u2019s running for governor, but I\u2019m not sure I\u2019m happy about that.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The president\u2019s decision to back James again marks a blow to the three other Republicans vying for the nomination, two of whom have come within striking distance in recent polling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The endorsement also came earlier than expected, as Trump often waits until closer to the primary before settling on a candidate. He\u2019s been dealt <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4613491\/trump-endorsement-power-may-slip-governor-races-georgia\/\">two setbacks this month<\/a>, with his choices for governor in Iowa and Georgia losing their primaries. He appeared on track to suffer the same fate in South Carolina before endorsing a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4617387\/trump-double-endorses-south-carolina-governor-race\/\">second candidate<\/a> ahead of Tuesday\u2019s gubernatorial runoff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump has a mixed record with Michigan voters, winning the state twice but losing his 2020 reelection campaign to Joe Biden. Still, his endorsement is expected to shore up James\u2019s support with Republicans and help preserve or expand his polling margin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James is competing against businessman Perry Johnson, former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, and state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt in the Aug. 4 primary. Each of the candidates has promised to align themselves with the president and sought his endorsement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4619224\/aipac-van-hollen-antisemitic-tropes-israel-criticism-ad\/\"><strong>AIPAC ACCUSES VAN HOLLEN OF FANNING \u2018ANTISEMITIC TROPES\u2019 IN NEW SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of now, James leads the primary field by 8 points, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.realclearpolling.com\/polls\/governor\/republican-primary\/2026\/michigan\">RealClearPolitics average<\/a>, but has polled within the margin of error against Johnson and Cox.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The winner of the Republican primary is expected to face Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who has a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for governor. A third-party candidate, Mike Duggan, ended his campaign in May.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump endorses John James for Michigan governor, boosting his lead<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2651,"featured_media":2617515,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26101576253560-e1782162138157.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[53009,53010,3634],"class_list":["post-2617514","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-john-james","tag-michigan-governor","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26101576253560-e1782162138157.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2617514","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2651"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2617514"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2617514\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2617518,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2617514\/revisions\/2617518"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2617515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2617514"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2617514"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2617514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}