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Stand with Trump and the RNC to Secure Michigan’s Elections
President Trump just took a bold step to restore integrity to our elections. His new executive order, "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections," requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and directs federal agencies to help states verify voter citizenship. States that fail to comply risk losing federal election
Read MorePresident Trump is Right: Dismantling the Department of Education Is Long Overdue
President Trump just took a sledgehammer to one of the most bloated, broken agencies in Washington — and I fully support it. Earlier this month, he signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education — and it’s about time. For 45 years, this bureaucracy has hoarded
Read MoreGovernor Whitmer Leaves 270,000 Michiganders Without a Voice
Governor Whitmer Leaves 270,000 Michiganders Without a Voice She’s Abroad. We’re Left Behind. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is brazenly abusing her power to keep control of the Michigan Senate, refusing to call a special election for the 35th State Senate District and silencing more than 270,000 Michiganders who deserve a voice in
Read MoreLeading Forward: Rebuilding the MIGOP for 2026 Victory
Friend, Twenty-six days ago I was elected Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party and I’m writing today with an update of where things were, where they are now, and where I hope to lead us over the next 20 months. Since being elected, I have had dozens of meetings both
Read MoreMich. GOP Chair to Newsmax: Trump Shrinking Ed Dept. ‘Wonderful’ for Students
Michigan Republican Party Chair Jim Runestad told Newsmax on Friday that he "loves" what President Donald Trump is doing in dismantling the Education Department and said it will be "wonderful" for Michigan students. "The Democrats just voted to reaffirm their commitment to DEI [diversity, equity, inclusion] when Michigan's scores are collapsing," Runestad
Read MoreANNOUNCEMENT: NEW INTERVIEW ON OFF THE RECORD
https://youtu.be/SjS9zrKuajE?si=usAXAOBOagSaMzRn OFF THE RECORD: MI GOP Chairman Jim Runestad is joined by Democrat Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr with Senior Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick and Capitol press corps colleagues Craig Mauger and Lauren Gibbon. Dear Fellow Patriots, I hope this message finds you well! Reflecting on my campaign for the Chairman
Read MoreMICHIGAN REPUBLICANS TO GATHER FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP’S JOINT ADDRESS TO CONGRESS
MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT: Scott Hagerstrom Phone: 517-505-6567 Date: March 4, 2025 MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS TO GATHER FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP’S
Read MoreState of the Union Watch Party
Join us as we watch the Commander-in-Chief deliver his State of the Union address TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 4th. Let us gather together to prepare to advance his America First agenda across our state! Date: Tuesday, March 4th Doors Open: 8:00 PM Fireside Grill & Patio @ Suburban Collection Showplace Come enjoy the speech with fellow patriots
Read MoreTeam Trump’s Statement on President Bill Clinton’s Michigan Visit
If you are covering President Clinton’s visit to Michigan today, please consider including the following statement: “Michigan didn’t like what the Clintons had to say in 2016, and the Mitten has zero reason to start listening to them now. Advocating for four more years of higher costs, open borders,
Read MoreKamala’s Boss Thinks Michiganders are “Garbage”
In case you missed it – Kamala’s boss and the sitting President of the United States last night called tens of millions of Americans garbage, which also includes every Michigander who proudly supports President Donald J. Trump. Statements like this show how out of touch Democrats have become. When they choose to insult
Read MoreHappy Election Day!
Here are 24 reasons why Michigan voters will reject Kamala Harris and her dangerously liberal allies like Elissa Slotkin. Kamala Harris has made life unaffordable and exhausting; President Trump will make America affordable again. Under the Harris-Biden administration, prices have surged by 20.5%, robbing Michiganders of their hard-earned paychecks. Under the Harris-Biden administration, Michigan households have
Read MoreTeam Trump’s Statement on Tim Walz’s Visit to Michigan
Please consider including the below statement in your reporting on Tim Walz’s visit to Macomb today. “Today, Tim Walz has to explain to Michiganders how Kamala Harris will bring change while saying there’s nothing she’d do differently to change the policies that have devastated our state over the past 3.5
Read MoreTeam Trump’s Michigan Victory Statement
If you are covering the election in Michigan, please consider the following statement from Team Trump: “Congratulations to Donald J. Trump and Senator JD Vance on their victory. After four years under Kamala Harris, Michiganders are eager for President Trump to fix what Kamala Harris broke. Starting on Day 1, President Trump
Read MoreTeam Trump’s Statement on the Bon Jovi Concert
If you are covering the Bon Jovi concert featuring Tim Walz today, please consider the following statement. “Free concerts and flashy performances are not going to change the fact that Michiganders have been suffering under the weight of Kamalanomics and the failed policies of the Harris-Biden administration. Hardworking Michiganders are ready to
Read MoreTeam Trump’s Statement on Kamala Harris’ Michigan Visit Jobs Report Yet Another Failure of Kamala
In case you missed it, nothing is working under Kamala Harris; just look at the latest jobs report – disappointing at best. Only 12,000 jobs were added in October—far below expectations and the lowest in her tenure. Job gains from August and September were quietly revised down by a massive 112,000, exposing a trend
Read MoreTeam Trump’s Statement on Kamala Harris’ Michigan Visit
If you are covering Kamala Harris’ campaign events in Michigan today, please consider including the below statement. “Today is Kamala Harris’ last chance to gaslight Michiganders into thinking that the last four years haven’t been an ultimate failure. But Michigan voters know better. Michiganders have had enough, and another rally full
Read MorePresident Trump Cares About Michigan Families
As the holidays approach, it’s a powerful reminder of the love we share for our families and friends—those who stand by us, keep us grounded, and offer their guidance. Whether you’re a young couple starting a family or an adult caring for elderly parents, President Trump has a
Read MoreICYMI: Tlaib Declines to Endorse Harris at UAW Rally in Detroit
Well – I guess it isn’t a good morning for the Kamala Harris’ Michigan campaign. They suffered a serious blow last night – Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib declined to endorse the Vice President on Friday night, only mentioning down ballot races. Tlaib’s snub is only further proof of the crumbling base coalitions around
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