Trump humiliated as his endorsed candidate loses to opponent who dropped out of the race

Thomas J Smith, a Republican running in Michigan’s 8th congressional district, dropped out of the race last month but remained on the ballot

Amir Hassan lost to Tom Smith, who had suspended his campaign but is now jumping back into the race for the purple 8th District.

Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate in a Michigan battleground district has eaten the dust of a rival candidate who dropped out of the race to back someone else instead. The president, 80, likes to trumpet his GOP kingmaker credentials, sharing graphics on Truth Social that declare: “President Trum

Trump-Endorsed Hassan Trails Michigan GOP Primary To Candidate Who Dropped Out  Forbes

Thomas J. Smith's lead exceeds the estimated number of remaining ballots, leaving Amir Hassan with no path to victory.