Johnson’s ‘Trump Tailgate’ spurs backlash from Trump team; he calls James endorsement ‘bad advice’

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 877

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson is hosting a “Trump Tailgate” on July 27 — but he’s not endorsed by President Donald Trump, and his branding of the event has him in hot water with the president’s campaign team.

Team Trump, the official X account for the Trump campaign, posted in response to the event that “Perry Johnson is a NEVER TRUMPER who ran against @realDonaldTrump in the 2024 election,” calling him out for hosting …

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