Trump Courts Haley Stevens for GOP After Michigan’s Democratic Chair Shuts Her Out of Party
The move comes as Democrats circle around senatorial hopeful Abdul El-Sayed, despite the congresswoman's defection to Mike Rogers The post Trump Courts Haley Stevens for GOP After Michigan’s Democratic Chair Shuts Her Out of Party appeared first on TheWrap .
President Donald Trump quickly moved to win over Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens after she endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate instead of her former Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed, according to sources. Stevens' shift to the GOP was met with strong criticism from Democrats, including prominent figures like Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Bernie Sanders, who denounced her decision as a betrayal to the party.
Michigan's Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel officially removed Stevens from the Democratic Party rolls, signaling the end of her membership. Trump expressed his appreciation for Stevens' endorsement, stating that he would love to have her join the Republican Party. Speaker Mike Johnson also thanked Stevens for her decision, adding that he too sent her a note of support.
Tensions had been growing between Stevens and El-Sayed as the election approached, with Stevens criticizing El-Sayed for not denouncing an "antisemitic" ad in a primary race that ended three months prior. Despite the fallout from her decision, Stevens remained a proud Democrat, stating that she still believes in her party's values and will continue to work towards its goals.
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