In a shocking turn of events, President Trump's favored candidate in Michigan's 8th Congressional District has suffered a major setback. Amir Hassan, a former federal law enforcement officer endorsed by the former President in June, has been projected to lose the Republican primary to Thomas Smith, a retired engineer. The loss marks a significant blow to Trump's influence in the state, where he had been actively campaigning for Hassan. The outcome of the primary could have implications for the general election, where Hassan was expected to face off against first-term Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Mich.) in a potentially competitive district.
President Trump's pick to take on first-term Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Mich.) in Michigan's 8th Congressional District is projected to lose his GOP primary, according to Decision Desk HQ. Republican Thomas Smith, a retired engineer, defeated Amir Hassan, a former federal law enforcement officer who was endorsed by President Trump in June, to secure the...
