Rand Paul rails against Trump’s endorsement of Mike Rogers for Michigan Senate seat

Sen. Rand Paul criticized former President Donald Trump for endorsing former Rep. Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate race in Michigan.

“Donald Trump just endorsed the worst Deep State candidate this cycle,” Mr. Paul wrote on X Monday. “@MikeRogersForMI is a never Trumper, and a card carrying member of the spy state that seeks to destroy Trump. You have to ask yourself who gives Trump this awful advice? Who’s next, John Bolton?”

Mr. Rogers has a history of criticizing the former president but seemed to turn a new leaf once he launched his Senate bid, including endorsing Mr. Trump for president in January.

Mr. Rogers is considered the favorite in the Senate race. Mr. Trump endorsed him on Monday.

“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.,” Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social.

“Mike will work closely with me to enact our America First Policies. 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,” he said. “Mike Rogers will be a Great and Powerful Senator for Michigan, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement. HE KNOWS HOW TO WIN!”

Mr. Rogers thanked the former president in a post on X.

“Excited to get to work with you to Get America and Michigan Back on Track!” he wrote.

The former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee is vying for the seat being left open by retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat.

He also has been endorsed by the National Senatorial Campaign Committee.