Trump Endorses Amir Hassan in Michigan’s 8th District House Race
Trump backs Navy veteran and federal officer Amir Hassan over Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, citing tax cuts, border security and the Second Amendment.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump endorsed Amir Hassan, a U.S. Navy veteran and federal law enforcement officer running for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, calling the candidate’s record one of distinction.
The endorsement pits Hassan against Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, whom Trump faulted for opposing his signature tax measures on tips, overtime and Social Security benefits.
“Amir Hassan has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Michigan’s 8th Congressional District — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump said in the post.
The move sharpens a battle for a seat that could help decide control of the U.S. House, where Republicans hold a narrow majority and every competitive district carries outsized weight.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “It is my Great Honor to endorse Amir Hassan, who is running to represent the fantastic people of Michigan’s 8th Congressional District! From bravely fighting for our incredible U.S. Navy, to protecting his Community as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Amir has served our Nation with distinction, and will bring that same Fighting Spirit to the U.S. Congress. His opponent, Kristen McDonald Rivet, voted against NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, and NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY and, if she and the Dumocrats ever got in, all of these things would be terminated. She wants massive Tax Increases, Open Borders, Men playing in Women’s Sports, and Transgender for Everybody. On the other hand, Amir will work hard to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Great Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Amir Hassan has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Michigan’s 8th Congressional District — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” on July 28, 2026 at 8:59 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 28th message released today. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025.
The endorsement fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 76 of his 485 posts over the last 30 days focused on elections.
Trump framed the contest around economic and cultural issues. He credited Hassan with plans to grow the economy, cut taxes and regulations, promote domestic manufacturing, secure the border and defend gun rights. He accused McDonald Rivet of favoring tax increases, open borders and policies allowing men to compete in women’s sports.
The race carries clear stakes for both parties. A Republican pickup in the district would widen the party’s House cushion and strengthen Trump’s legislative agenda, while a Democratic hold would blunt that momentum. Voters stand to feel the outcome through tax policy, border enforcement and federal spending decisions that follow the next Congress.
The fight over taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security benefits reflects provisions Trump has championed as part of his second-term economic push. Those measures directly affect service workers, hourly employees and retirees, groups that form a meaningful share of the district’s electorate.
Trump-backed candidates have reshaped past House races. His endorsements have moved primary outcomes and, in some cases, general elections, giving his nod significant weight among Republican voters. Michigan itself has drawn repeated attention from his political operation, with its mix of manufacturing communities and suburban swing voters.
The next decision rests with voters as the campaign advances toward the 2026 general election. A specific date for the district’s contest was not announced in the post.
Presidential endorsements in House races carry a long history, as has happened before. Franklin Roosevelt tried to purge conservative Democrats in the 1938 primaries, targeting several incumbents he opposed. Most of those lawmakers survived and returned to Congress, and the effort damaged Roosevelt’s standing within his own party for the remainder of his second term.
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