Watch · November 1, 2026
Rep. Haley Stevens tells CNN's Anderson Cooper she backed Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed because of anger in her party, as President Trump says he'd love to have her in the GOP
- From the LeftCNN: In a tense Sunday night interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) refused to say directly why she withdrew her support from Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed and backed GOP candidate Mike Rogers in the high-stakes race.
Grade: B (88/100). Uses loaded words.
- CenterC-SPAN: President Trump says Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) acted with "unprecedented loyalty to the great people of Michigan" by endorsing Mike Rogers (R-MI) and called him "apple pie," adding America needs apple pie.
Grade: C (76/100). Gets a fact wrong.
- From the RightWashington Examiner: President Donald Trump said he'd welcome Rep. Haley Stevens to the Republican party. The president spoke to press alongside Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
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