# Haley Stevens backs parts of Trump’s economic agenda

> The Michigan Democrat says she can support Trump policies on data centers, minerals and federal equity stakes.
- Title: Haley Stevens backs parts of Trump’s economic agenda
- Summary: The Michigan Democrat says she can support Trump policies on data centers, minerals and federal equity stakes. Stevens is separating specific industrial…
- Keywords: haley stevens, donald trump, michigan, data centers, critical minerals, intel, mp materials, abdul el-sayed, mike rogers, ratepayer protection pledge, manufacturing caucus, french hill
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/politics/high-profile-democrat-breaks-party-embraces-key-pieces-trump-agenda
- Author: Robert Schmad
- Published: 2026-09-15T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: haley stevens, donald trump, michigan, data centers, critical minerals, intel, mp materials, abdul el-sayed, mike rogers, ratepayer protection pledge, manufacturing caucus, french hill
## 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
## Key takeaway

Stevens is separating specific industrial policies she supports from Trump’s broader agenda, while arguing both parties can work together on manufacturing and national security.