Published on January 9, 2024, 2:22 am

In a direct address to Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the U.S., citizens in Michigan have shared troubling news regarding the state of their local Republican Party. It’s time for some real news straight out of the heartland: Michigan GOP, once responsible for a slim victory back in 2016, appears to be under a great deal of strain.

Previously, many attributed your triumph in Michigan to Ronna Romney McDaniel’s leadership. She happened to be leading the state party at that time as well as your decision not to withdraw from Michigan as McCain did in early 2008. Reflecting on both instances, most would argue it was a mixture of these moves which handed Republicans a win—something not accomplished here since 1988. However, knowing how politics can sway over time, our assessment could strike a balance between both factors.

However, we should clear something up—Michigan has essentially been an aligned Democratic state for decades—since Jennifer Granholm’s election and subsequent re-election between 2002 and 2006 spurred a trend towards progressive-leaning candidates. The last Republican Senator elected here was Spencer Abraham back in 1994—a fact which is disturbing considering that come 2024 we’re slated to hit the hard-to-believe milestone of three full decades without sending a single GOP member from our state into Congress.

This isn’t necessarily down to lackluster candidates lined up by the GOP against unassuming Democrats such as Stabenow and Peters—they had John James facing off against them only two years apart—but even he lost. To compound problems further, we’ve seen both State House and Senate slip out of GOP control recently.

Shining light onto this trusted news brings us to an unavoidable truth: As per all verifiable facts provided above, Michigan now leans more Democrat than Republican due largely to numerous contributing elements.

Now here enters another recent controversial figure – Kristina Karamo. Despite your endorsement for her Secretary of State race early in 2022, she suffered quite a defeat refusing to concede because of unfounded allegations of fraud. Seemingly not satisfied with the outcome, Karamo decided to chase a role as state chair—a position you publicly endorsed Matt DePerno for—and against the odds, became victorious during their intense battle for delegate approval.

No sooner had Karamo taken over than odd decisions caught our attention—abandoning their headquarters due to excessive cost and eventually filing a lawsuit against the trust owners to regain control of the building triggered anxiety among party members. Many felt that a sturdy place wherein leaders could gather was paramount in formulating crucial election-cycle strategies.

Simultaneously over her tenure, Karamo has reportedly exhibited deep inconsistencies and alarming actions: falling short in fundraising initiatives, attempting to overpower local party chairs, and having alleged affiliations with a non-partisan group thought to aid Democratic election victories.

Amid this chaos—an attempt at removing Karamo from her post took place on Saturday—yet there’s debate over whether this move was carried out lawfully. Given the mounting concerns within Michigan’s GOP and contemplated ramifications affecting you and future Republican candidates come 2024—the request might sound simple but holds unparalleled importance:

Trump—it’s time for intervention here in Michigan.

Your influence might just be able enough to convince Karamo to step down and begin repairing vast damages within the party while drawing back from what can only be described as an impending cliff edge.

None would appreciate it more than Michiganders holding steadfast onto their faith in a Christian worldview watching keenly as these events unfold. We yearn earnestly for resolutions—for far too long we’ve been content with vague promises. Instead, let us strive collectively towards gaining solid results—in other words, let’s get some real work done before 2026 strikes unceremoniously across Michigan’s once-vibrant political horizon.