Trump Clears Senate Field For GOP In Key Battleground State As Dems Fight Messy Primary

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Trump Clears Senate Field For GOP In Key Battleground State As Dems Fight Messy Primary

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

President Donald Trump endorsed former Republican Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers’ 2026 Senate run Thursday evening, effectively clearing the field for the two-time Senate candidate in one of the most closely watched races of…

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