Democrat Hopeful Caught Misleading Voters

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

A Democratic candidate in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District is drawing criticism over a gap between his campaign message and his business record. Matt Maasdam, a former Navy SEAL turned entrepreneur, has made “Made…

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