# Haley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers

> Haley Stevens backs Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers after split from Democratic rival El-Sayed.
- Title: Haley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Haley Stevens backs Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers after split from Democratic rival El-Sayed. Haley Stevens endorsed Mike Rogers over Democratic…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/maga-cheers-haley-stevens-after-split-from-michigan-senate-hopeful-el-sayed-12652310
- Published: 2026-11-02T22:47:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: haley stevens, mike rogers, abdel el-sayed, michigan senate, democratic caucus, rebellion pac, jewish antisemitism, michigan democratic party
## Haley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers
Haley Stevens endorsed Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers after losing the Democratic primary to Abdul El-Sayed.
## House Speaker Johnson Praises Decision
House Speaker Mike Johnson called Stevens' endorsement a 'heroic thing' and said she was 'rattled' by party treatment.
## Trump Welcomes Stevens' Move
President Donald Trump suggested Stevens could join the Republican Party and praised her bravery for backing Rogers.
## Michigan GOP Spokesperson Comments
Michigan GOP Spokesperson Greg Manz called Stevens' move a 'courageous decision' that puts Michigan's interests ahead of partisan politics.
## Stevens' Reason for Endorsement
Stevens said campaign ads blamed Jewish people for societal problems after she initially tried to support El-Sayed.
## Fiancé Jason Turkish's Role
Stevens' fiancé Jason Turkish, who is Jewish, criticized El-Sayed and raised antisemitism concerns before endorsing Rogers.
## El-Sayed's Response
El-Sayed said Stevens' endorsement 'doesn't matter' and that he had no plans to address her decision.
## Democrats Turn Against Stevens
Democrats called for Stevens' removal from the House Democratic Caucus and Michigan Democratic Party.
## Staff Resignations
Stevens' chief of staff Justin German and team resigned after her endorsement announcement.
## Stevens' Future in Party
Stevens remains a Democrat but faces pressure to leave the House Democratic Caucus and Michigan Democratic Party.
## Key takeaway

Haley Stevens endorsed Mike Rogers over Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed after campaign ads blamed Jewish people for societal issues.