Donald Trump pressured a top Republican to spread false claims about Michigan voting machines after the 2020 election and a campaign operative ‘sought to create chaos’ in Detroit, according to a newly unsealed court filing by special counsel Jack Smith.
Simon D. Schuster
Simon D. Schuster covers Michigan politics, campaign finance and government accountability for Bridge Michigan. He joined Bridge in 2024 after working as MLive's senior political reporter and on its investigative team, and previously spent three years as executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, tracking the influence of political money in Michigan. A Michigan native, Simon holds a bachelor's degree and a master of public policy from Michigan State University.
Simon is based in Lansing. When he's not working, you'll find him in Detroit, backpacking northern Michigan or visiting his fiancée in Scandinavia.
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In Michigan, Trump woos autoworkers, blasts Harris on border. Here are facts
The former president campaigned in Walker and made a separate appearance in Warren, marking his 10th visit to the battleground state this year. Ahead of the visit, the UAW pushed back against his rhetoric about electric vehicles.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan lawmakers divided but OK tax breaks to lure data centers
Proponents say offering tax breaks will help lure tech companies to multibillion dollar server farms in Michigan. But opponents fear the energy-hogging facilities will cause Michigan to falter on its climate goals.
Posted inTalent & Education
Dems OK $125M for Michigan school safety, mental health. GOP wanted more
Facing pressure from school groups ‘appalled’ by what they viewed as a steep cut, Democrats on Wednesday approved additional spending on school safety and student mental health.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan GOP walks fine line on absentee voting, as Trump sends mixed messages
Donald Trump continues to make false claims about mail-in ballots, while the Republican Party acknowledges they are necessary to win Michigan. It’s a delicate line that some observers fear could backfire.
Posted inMichigan Government
Elon Musk super PAC working with Michigan GOP ahead of presidential election
A pro-Trump super PAC backed by billionaire Elon Musk is helping hire door-to-door canvassers in Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Government
Donald Trump calls Michigan auto industry an ‘afterthought.’ Here are the facts
In Flint, Donald Trump addressed his twin assassination attempts with trademark bravado: “Only consequential presidents get shot at.” He also spoke about the auto industry, EVs, tax policy and more. Here are the facts.
Posted inMichigan Government
Tim Walz talks Midwest nice in Michigan: Don’t mistake ‘kindness for weakness’
Walz criticized Donald Trump as selfish and argued Republicans are doing too little to prevent gun violence in schools.
Posted inMichigan Government
Tim Walz in Grand Rapids: ‘Screaming about eating cats is not a solution’
Walz criticized Donald Trump as selfish and argued Republicans are doing too little to prevent gun violence in schools.
Posted inMichigan Government
Chatfield staffers to stand trial on embezzlement charges, Michigan judge rules
Anne and Rob Minard, who worked as senior staffers to former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield, are accused of stealing more than $600,000 from political accounts.