Former president Donald Trump’s campaign announced on Tuesday endorsements from the entire Republican congressional delegation from Michigan as his lead in the polls widens.
Michigan Republican representatives Tim Walberg, Bill Huizenga, John Moolenaar, Jack Bergman, and Lisa McClain said in a joint statement, “We’re proud to announce our full endorsement of President Donald J. Trump. Under the Trump presidency, America was prosperous, the economy was strong, the world was a safer place, and Michiganders were better off. President Trump has proven he has the ability to deliver results on Day One and also the ability to win in key battleground states like Michigan, being the only Republican to win a presidential race here since 1988.”
“Under his leadership, Michigan received increased funding to protect our Great Lakes and a new lock at the Soo Locks, improving one of our most important infrastructure projects in North America. President Trump will rebuild a great American economy, unleash domestic energy, secure our border, and make America safe again.”
Rep. John James (R-Mich.) said in a separate statement, “President Biden has wrecked our economy, let our position as the sole world power slip, and opened our borders. Biden’s policies have been particularly detrimental to Michigan’s middle-class. Under President Trump on the other hand, inflation was at 2 percent, the American family was strengthened through the child tax credit and other pro-family policies, and our communities were more secure. In 2024, we need to give hope to Americans who feel like their government is failing them.”
The team noted that Mr. Trump was the first Republican to win Michigan in 28 years during the 2016 elections. The 2016 win was a narrow one, at 47.50 percent over Hillary Clinton’s 47.27 percent.
The six representatives will serve as the leaders of his federal leadership team in Michigan, aiming to secure the state’s 15 electoral votes.
Double Digit Lead
Back at the start of the year, both Mr. Trump and Florida governor Ron DeSantis hovered around 40 percent in national poll averages, according to FiveThirtyEight’s poll aggregator, with Mr. Trump just six points ahead. Mr. Trump made his intention to run for reelection clear last year, and Mr. DeSantis officially announced his campaign late May.
