‘A despicable betrayal’: Democrats incensed by Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Mike Rogers
Summary
Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers after losing the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed and clashing with his campaign over an advertisement about U.S. support for Israel. Democratic leaders and other party figures condemned the endorsement, while President Donald Trump praised it and invited Stevens to consider joining the Republican Party.Key Facts
- Stevens narrowly lost the Democratic Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed.
- The dispute followed an outside-group advertisement that linked the cost of living to U.S. support for Israel.
- Stevens said she would attend an El-Sayed campaign event if he denounced the ad, and his campaign then disinvited her.
- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer called Stevens’ endorsement a “despicable betrayal” and voiced support for El-Sayed.
- Nancy Pelosi and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani also criticized Stevens’ decision.
- Michigan Democratic Party chair Curtis Hertel said Stevens was no longer a party member and would not be one in the future.
- Democratic nominees Brad Lander and Daniel Bliss issued a statement encouraging voters to support El-Sayed without mentioning Stevens.
- President Donald Trump praised Stevens’ endorsement and said he would like her to join the Republican Party.
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