FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2026
Contact: Alyvia Bailey
alyvia@johnjamesmi.com
TRUMP-ENDORSED JOHN JAMES RELEASES NEW AD PROMISING TO RESTORE LAW AND ORDER
“Michigan will have safe streets on my watch. I don’t care who I have to lock up to make that happen.”
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI — John James for Governor today released a new television and digital ad calling out the deadly consequences of failed Democratic leadership on crime and illegal immigration while laying out James’ plan to restore law and order across Michigan.
The ad opens with real news coverage of violent crimes committed by illegal aliens before James delivers a blunt message to Michigan voters: elections have real consequences.
“Democrats care more about criminals’ feelings than victims rights. When I’m Governor we’re going to lock up violent criminals and get rid of politicians and liberal judges who put them back on our streets.”
— John James
As governor, James will make restoring public safety his top priority by ensuring violent criminals stay behind bars—not back on Michigan streets because of activist politicians, liberal judges, or soft-on-crime policies. He will back law enforcement, end sanctuary city policies, cooperate with federal immigration authorities to remove criminal illegal immigrants, and restore consequences for those who threaten the safety of Michigan families.
James’ commitment to public safety is backed by a lifetime of service. Before serving in Congress, he flew more than 750 combat hours as an Army Apache pilot in Iraq, fighting to keep America safe overseas. In Congress, he has fought to secure America’s borders, strengthen immigration enforcement, and keep dangerous criminals off our streets.
James has also earned the support of President Donald Trump and Michigan’s leading law enforcement organizations, including the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM), the Southeast Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (SEMACP), and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). Together, they recognize James as the candidate who will back the blue, restore consequences for violent criminals, and make Michigan streets safe again.
As Republicans prepare to tune in to this week’s gubernatorial debates, James is continuing to make his case directly to Michigan voters with a campaign centered on public safety, affordability, education, and restoring common sense to Lansing. While others focus on desperate, dishonest attacks, John James is focused on the issues that matter most to Michigan families.
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