Amir Hassan, whom Trump endorsed on Truth Social this week, lost Michigan's 8th congressional district primary Wednesday morning to Thomas J. Smith. Trump won the district in the 2024 election at the same time McDonald Rivet took the House seat. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementOn his campaign website, Smith promotes traditional conservative values such as limited government, protected personal freedoms and securing the U.S. border. On his campaign website, he says he is a former Navy member who worked as security at prison camps in Guantanamo Bay. His campaign website emphasizes his Christian beliefs, his loyalty to Israel and desire to reinforce Trump's America First policies.