Stevens breaks ranks

Rep. Haley Stevens, a Michigan Democrat, backed three Trump administration economic moves in a Fox News Digital interview.

Federal stakes endorsed

Stevens said ownership stakes should be considered when federal dollars support companies, pointing to Elon Musk as an example.

“ownership stakes should be on the table”

Trump’s equity push

The administration has used grants and loans to take stakes in strategic industries, including a 9.9% nonvoting stake in Intel and 15% of MP Materials.

Taxes still divide

Stevens said growth can help the budget, but she also argued the richest Americans should pay more in taxes.

“wealthiest of the wealthy”

A bruising primary

Stevens gained attention in a Senate primary against Abdul El-Sayed, running as the more moderate candidate before narrowly losing.

Support, with limits

After the primary, Stevens endorsed El-Sayed but said Trump’s broader agenda remains dangerous and criticized Republican Mike Rogers.

“I am not on the ballot in Michigan.”

White House fires back

A White House spokesman said Stevens had voted against Trump more than 80% of the time, including on his tax and spending bill.

“It’s rich that Haley Stevens claims to support President Trump’s proven economic agenda”

Data centers need deals

Stevens supported the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which aims to connect utilities, data center developers and state governments to limit energy price pressure.

“collaboration is always a promising first step”

Minerals become common ground

Stevens said she is fired up about critical minerals and supports loan guarantees for mining firms to reduce reliance on China.

“really fired up about critical minerals”

Bipartisan work ahead

Stevens pointed to work with Rep. French Hill on foreign threats and with Republicans on manufacturing as places where cooperation could continue.

“stand up to America's enemies”