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Rep. John James Aims to Repeal Proposal 3, Trump Backs

8/1/2026

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Rep. John James (R-Mich.) said he will try to repeal Proposal 3 and pass a pro-life bill.
He called abortion “genocide” and said he was “100 percent pro-life” in 2018.
A 2023 source said James added rape-incest exceptions to his abortion stance.
James claimed abortion was “settled” after Proposal 3 passed, but the tape shows he denied it.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed James, praised his “2000 percent” loyalty and cited his Michigan win.

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Rep. John James (R-Mich.) said he will try to repeal Proposal 3 and pass a pro-life bill.
He called abortion “genocide” and said he was “100 percent pro-life” in 2018.
A 2023 source said James added rape-incest exceptions to his abortion stance.
James claimed abortion was “settled” after Proposal 3 passed, but the tape shows he denied it.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed James, praised his “2000 percent” loyalty and cited his Michigan win.