Trump praises Democrat Stevens for endorsing Republican Rogers
Al Jazeera English reported that President Donald Trump praised Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens after she endorsed Republican Mike Rogers.
Al Jazeera English reported that President Donald Trump praised Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens after she endorsed Republican Mike Rogers. The president’s comments included an invitation for Stevens to join the Republican Party. Trump highlighted Stevens’ endorsement as a sign of bipartisan cooperation, according to the outlet. Stevens, a Democrat, had publicly backed Rogers, a Republican, in a recent election. The president’s praise and invitation were noted as an unusual outreach to a member of the opposing party.
The move reflects an effort by the White House to encourage cross‑party support ahead of upcoming political contests.
Why it matters
A Democrat’s endorsement of a Republican and a subsequent invitation to switch parties signals shifting political alliances.
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- United States · Americas
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- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Michigan Democrat Stevens, Republican Party, US President Donald Trump, Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens
- Section
- Politics
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