# Republican John James seeks some distance from Trump in Michigan governor debate

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- NBC News, 2026-10-07 01:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/republican-john-james-distance-trump-michigan-governor-debate-rcna601820

> Republican Rep. John James tried on Tuesday to create some separation between himself and President Donald Trump while debating his opponent in the Michigan governor’s race.