Former President Trump endorses ex-congressman Mike Rogers for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat

Former President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed ex-congressman Mike Rogers for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat in a crowded race.

Trump posted on his Truth Social account Monday, "Highly respected former Congressman Mike Rogers is running for the United States Senate from the Great State of Michigan. Mike has served his Country during a career loaded up with accolades and wins, from the Army to Congress, and now, hopefully, the U.S. Senate.

"Mike will work closely with me to enact our America First Policies," Trump continued. "He will tirelessly fight to Secure the Border, Stop Inflation, Grow the Economy, Strengthen our Military / Veteran Support, and Protect and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Mike Rogers will be a Great and Powerful Senator for Michigan, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement. HE KNOWS HOW TO WIN!"

Rogers left Congress in 2015. He's backed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

According to an MRG poll late last month, Rogers is leading former Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Mich., by 16 percentage points. Meijer voted to impeach Trump in 2021. Former Rep. Justin Amash, who left the GOP to become an independent in 2019, has announced his Republican candidacy for the Senate seat last month, according to The Hill.