In the heart of Michigan, a new kind of Republican is rising. His name is Amir Hassan, and he’s not just talking about change—he’s lived it. Born and raised in Flint, Hassan knows the struggles of his community. He’s running for Congress in Michigan’s 8th District, and he’s doing it with a message that speaks directly to the people who have been left behind for too long.
Flint was once a proud city, full of jobs and opportunity. But over the years, bad decisions by Democrat leaders and globalist policies have hollowed it out. Factories closed. Jobs vanished. Families struggled. And who was in charge during all that decline? Democrats. For decades, they held power in this district, promising help but delivering little.
Now, President Donald Trump has changed the game. In 2024, he made major gains with black voters across the country—and especially in places like Flint. In Genesee County, where Flint is located, Trump did five points better than in 2020. He even won Michigan’s 8th District overall by two points. That’s no accident. Black voters, especially younger men, are starting to see through the empty promises of the left. They’re looking for real leadership. And they’re finding it in the America First movement.
That’s where Amir Hassan comes in. He’s not a career politician. He’s a Navy veteran and a former federal law enforcement officer. He’s also a proud Trump Republican who stands strong for the Constitution, law and order, and economic freedom. He knows that government shouldn’t be about handouts—it should be about creating opportunity.
Hassan says it best: “They have no return on investment.” That’s what Democrat rule has meant for Flint. High taxes, fewer jobs, and broken promises. But now, voters have a choice. Hassan is offering something different—real solutions, not just slogans.
His message is reaching people who once voted Democrat but are now willing to listen. Especially black men, who are tired of being taken for granted. Hassan talks about jobs, safety, and pride in one’s community. He’s not changing his message depending on who he’s talking to. Just like President Trump, he speaks directly and honestly. He sees Flint not as a lost cause, but as a symbol of what can be rebuilt with the right leadership.
In 2024, Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet won this seat by 7 points, even though Trump won the district. That means many voters split their ticket—choosing Trump for president but sticking with a Democrat for Congress. But that may not happen again. Hassan believes that with the right message and a strong campaign, he can win over those voters in 2026.
Democrats are already nervous. They’re trying to say Hassan isn’t really from the district. But that’s just politics. The truth is, he was born and raised in Genesee County. He knows the people, and they know him. And more importantly, he shares their values: hard work, personal responsibility, and faith in something greater than government.
The Constitution gives every citizen the right to choose their leaders. But with that right comes a duty—to look beyond party labels and judge candidates by their actions. Hassan is stepping forward with courage and clarity. He’s not asking for blind loyalty. He’s asking for a chance to serve the community that raised him.
Flint doesn’t need more government programs. It needs leadership. It needs jobs. It needs safety. And it needs someone who will fight for it, not just talk about it every election season. Amir Hassan is that fighter.
The Founders believed in citizen-leaders—men and women who knew their communities and would defend liberty at every turn. Amir Hassan is carrying that torch into Michigan’s 8th District. If voters give him the chance, he just might help Flint rise again.
