Rep. Haley Stevens Supports Key Trump Economic Policies

<p><strong>DETROIT, MICHIGAN —</strong> Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., expressed her support for three economic policies from the Trump administration during an interview with Fox News Digital. These policies include collaboration between ratepayers and data center developers, public stakes in high-growth industries, and loan guarantees for critical mineral extraction.</p><p>Stevens highlighted the importance of bolstering American manufacturing and deterring adversaries from hostage-taking as areas for potential bipartisan collaboration. "It's not just about taxation," Stevens stated when discussing how to raise revenues for healthcare and infrastructure programs. She mentioned that federal dollars, similar to those received by Elon Musk, could warrant ownership stakes being considered.</p><p>The Trump administration has pursued direct equity stakes alongside grants and loans to direct capital into strategically important industries, such as semiconductors and critical minerals. For example, the administration converted $8.9 billion in federal funding into a 9.9% nonvoting stake in Intel, while the Pentagon acquired a 15% stake in rare-earth producer MP Materials. Both investments have appreciated in value since their acquisition, although gains are only realized upon sale.</p><p>While Stevens believes that stimulating economic growth is essential for balancing the federal budget, she also stated that the "wealthiest of the wealthy" should "absolutely" pay more in taxes.</p><p>Stevens gained national attention during her primary contest against Abdul El-Sayed, who is now the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan. She positioned herself as a moderate alternative to El-Sayed, whom she accused of unfairly targeting Jewish Americans.</p><p>Despite the intense primary rivalry, Stevens endorsed El-Sayed after a narrow defeat, indicating that while she may agree with Trump on certain issues, she views his broader agenda as potentially harmful. "I personally think [Republican nominee] Mike Rogers is going to continue to rubber-stamp Donald Trump’s chaotic agenda," she remarked after endorsing El-Sayed. "People are going to make a personal and private decision. I am not on the ballot in Michigan."</p><p>The White House has criticized Stevens for her support of Trump’s economic policies, noting that she voted against the President over 80% of the time in Congress, including on significant legislation like the Great One Big Beautiful Bill, which was described as the largest working-class tax cut in history. White House spokesman Kush Desai commented on her position, stating, "It’s rich that Haley Stevens claims to support President Trump’s proven economic agenda after voting against the President over 80 percent of the time in Congress."</p><p>Although Stevens identifies as a Democrat, she emphasizes her willingness to work across party lines, particularly on local issues. She endorsed the Trump administration’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, a framework aimed at keeping energy prices stable during the expansion of AI infrastructure.</p><p>"I think collaboration is always a promising first step and path forward," Stevens said regarding the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. She referenced her previous work on the bipartisan auto-rescue task force during the Obama administration, which included both Democratic and Republican appointees.</p><p>Stevens expressed particular enthusiasm for critical minerals, arguing that the U.S. must increase domestic production to reduce vulnerability to China. She supports loan guarantees for mining firms, a policy currently implemented by the Trump administration.</p><p>The White House did not respond to a request for comment when contacted by Fox News Digital on Tuesday.</p><p>Looking ahead, Stevens, who has a record of bipartisan efforts, identified several areas for potential collaboration between Republicans and Democrats. She mentioned working with Rep. French Hill, a Republican from Arkansas, on legislation aimed at addressing threats from adversaries. Stevens also serves as the bipartisan caucus chair of the manufacturing caucus and is proud of her efforts to enhance the manufacturing economy.</p>