Trump-endorsed candidate loses to Michigan man who dropped out of race

Source: www.washingtonpost.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:38:44 GMT

Thomas J. Smith suspended his campaign for Michigan’s 8th District. Yet he is projected to beat Amir Hassan, a rival backed by the president.

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Left: Trump-Endorsed Candidate Loses Michigan Primary to a Man Who Suspended His Campaign — www.motherjones.com
Left: Ex-RNC chair flags warning sign Trump's 'delusion' is about to come crashing down — www.rawstory.com
Center-Left: Trump-Backed Michigan Candidate Loses Primary to Rival Who Suspended His Campaign — www.nytimes.com
Center-Right: Michigan House candidate says he left DSA to 'unite' district — thehill.com
Center-Left: Progressive William Lawrence wins Democratic primary in one of the country’s biggest House races — www.nbcnews.com
Center-Left: Candidate who dropped out beats Trump’s pick in a battleground GOP House primary — www.nbcnews.com
Right: Republican primary candidate suspended campaign weeks ago — and then defeated Trump-backed candidate — www.theblaze.com
Right: Mike Rowe nukes DSA commies, then takes a moment to bask in the fallout — www.theblaze.com
Right: Guy Who Dropped Out Of Race Blows Out Trump-Backed Republican Amir Hassan In Swing Seat Primary — www.dailycaller.com

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