Trump Endorses James But Michigan Rivals Clash | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Trump’s high-profile Oakland County visit eight days before Michigan’s GOP primary was a major boost for endorsed candidate John James — but it didn’t silence the growing rift within the MAGA base. While Trump focused on economic policy and voting reform, not James, the congressman seized the moment to thank the president for his “complete and total endorsement.” Yet, a powerful faction, including the county GOP chair, rallied behind businessman Perry Johnson, who held a competing event and drew sharp criticism of James — calling him “the most arrogant person I’ve ever met.” Johnson’s…