Former President Donald Trump is set to speak in Downtown Grand Rapids, focusing on President Joe Biden's immigration policies. His visit follows the death of 25-year-old Ruby Garcia, allegedly at the hands of an undocumented immigrant. The Michigan GOP Chair welcomes Trump's focus on border security, while the Kent County Democratic Party Chair criticizes Trump's exploitation of the issue for political gain. Road closures are expected, and a "Trump Welcome Team" plans a Roadside Rally, with Trump's speech scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at DeVos Place.
Michigan GOP's Matt Maddock falsely claims that the Gonzaga basketball team arriving in Detroit for the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 are "illegal invaders" and posts photos of their buses and plane, drawing criticism from social media and Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow. The Wayne County Airport Authority debunked the claims, stating that the buses were transporting the basketball teams and their staff, not migrants. Maddock's baseless claims have sparked backlash and accusations of spreading dangerous misinformation.
Michigan Republicans are facing chaos and confusion as they hold their presidential caucuses, with a leadership dispute causing multiple conventions to be planned simultaneously. Former President Donald Trump is expected to dominate the delegate votes, despite the intraparty turmoil. The disarray stems from a dispute between the current and former state party chairs, leading to conflicting emails and confusion among delegates. Despite court rulings and RNC support for the current chair, factions of the party are planning their own conventions, raising concerns about legal jeopardy and delegate participation.
The Michigan GOP faced chaos and confusion as competing factions circulated plans for multiple caucuses to pick delegates for the national convention. The state party was divided over the location of the convention, with emails causing widespread confusion among Republican delegates. The fight for control over the party intensified after the removal of the former chairwoman, with canceled conventions in Detroit and calls for alternative meetings in Houghton Lake and Battle Creek. The Republican National Committee is likely to recognize only the delegates chosen at the Grand Rapids convention, adding to the turmoil within the party.
The Michigan Court of Appeals rejected Kristina Karamo's attempt to regain control of the state Republican Party ahead of a weekend presidential caucus convention, following a previous order prohibiting her from claiming she still chairs the Michigan GOP. The court's decision came just days before new chair Pete Hoekstra plans to host congressional district caucus meetings in Grand Rapids to award most of the state party’s presidential delegates to a national nominating convention. Karamo had planned a gathering in Detroit, but a recent order voided her notice for that gathering.
A judge in Michigan ruled that Kristina Karamo was removed as the state's GOP chairwoman on Jan. 6, settling a leadership dispute that has been ongoing for six months. The judge's decision temporarily bars Karamo from asserting her position and recognizes former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra as the chairman of the Michigan Republican Party. Karamo, who was present in court, expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling, while Hoekstra emphasized the need for unity. The dispute arose from a special meeting where Karamo was ousted by a majority vote, leading to bitter internal divisions within the party.
The Michigan Republican Party is embroiled in a power struggle as pro-Trump factions clash over the party's direction, with former President Donald Trump and national Republicans seeking to replace chairwoman Kristina Karamo, who is refusing to step down. The party is facing financial difficulties and internal divisions, with some members openly questioning Trump's judgment. The struggle reflects the broader shift within the party as pro-Trump factions vie for control, potentially impacting the party's standing in key swing states like Michigan.
The Republican National Committee has recognized former ambassador Pete Hoekstra as the rightful chair of the Michigan Republican Party, despite rival chair Kristina Karamo's faction refusing to acknowledge the decision. The dispute, which has led to a schism within the party, may end up in court as Karamo's faction controls the party's bank accounts and assets. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Hoekstra, and the schism faces a looming deadline with Michigan's presidential primary approaching.
Michigan Republicans officially ousted Kristina Karamo as state party chair, ending a weeks-long feud that began with a Jan. 6 vote to remove her over insufficient fundraising and party infighting. Karamo, an election-denier previously backed by former President Donald Trump, had alienated donors with her far-right rhetoric and debt issues. Former Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra, endorsed by Trump, will now run the state party.
The Republican National Committee has officially recognized former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra as the chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, siding with him in an ongoing power struggle with Kristina Karamo, who was elected to the position a year ago. The RNC's decision comes after internal divisions and legal battles within the party, with Hoekstra receiving support from former President Donald Trump. Karamo's faction is preparing for upcoming conventions and caucuses to challenge the RNC's recognition of Hoekstra.
The Republican National Committee has recognized Pete Hoekstra as the new chairman of the Michigan GOP, ending a leadership dispute with Kristina Karamo. The RNC's decision, backed by former President Donald Trump, aims to unify the party ahead of the 2024 elections. Karamo, who had refused to step down, questioned the RNC's authority but has not yet responded to the latest development. Republicans hope the resolution will bring unity and focus to the party's efforts in Michigan.
Former President Donald Trump endorsed former Congressman Pete Hoekstra as chairman in the Michigan Republican Party leadership dispute, signaling his support in the party's internal struggle.
The Republican National Committee's top attorneys have declared that the ousting of Michigan GOP chair Kristina Karamo was legitimate, ending weeks of silence from the national party on the leadership crisis engulfing state Republicans. The factional split within the Michigan Republican party has sown chaos just months before the 2024 presidential election, with two feuding groups claiming to be the legitimate leaders. Karamo, known for peddling election conspiracies, faced financial and organizational challenges during her tenure, leading to her removal. The RNC's opinion offers guidance but does not resolve the factional dispute, as Karamo's allies insist that even a ruling from the RNC won't remove them from leadership.
The Michigan Republican Party is embroiled in a leadership crisis as Kristina Karamo, the current chairwoman, refuses to step down despite being voted out by a group of state party committee members. Former Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, the opposition's pick to replace her, is claiming the chairmanship, leading to chaos and confusion. The Republican National Committee has intervened, but the dispute threatens to disrupt the state party's presidential caucuses and has raised concerns about the party's ability to support candidates in upcoming elections.
The Republican National Committee's lawyers stated that it appears Kristina Karamo was "properly removed" as chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party, contradicting Karamo's claims of an illegitimate vote. The power struggle between Karamo and her replacement, Pete Hoekstra, has created chaos for Republicans in a swing state. The RNC stopped short of recognizing Hoekstra as the new chairman and indicated that they would further review the dispute and make recommendations after their upcoming meeting.
