Genesee County, MI – The Genesee County Republican Party has issued a sharply worded public statement accusing former Michigan Republican candidate for governor Anthony Hudson of making threatening and intimidating remarks toward party leadership, just days after Hudson publicly announced he had left the Republican Party.
In a press release dated February 21, 2026, the party said it is aware of recent public statements and videos by Hudson that allegedly contained language advocating violence against elected officials. The statement says that after the party previously condemned those remarks, Hudson contacted the party’s secretary on February 19 and made what officials described as threatening and intimidating statements directed at named party officers, the county chair, members of the executive committee, and leadership within the 8th Congressional District Republican Committee.
According to the release, Hudson allegedly stated he was “going to war” with the Genesee County Republican Party. The party further claims that in subsequent public appearances and commentary, he made false and unfounded allegations against party leadership and members.
The Genesee County Republican Party confirmed that the Burton Police Department and the Michigan State Police have been notified of the alleged threats and that police reports have been filed. Party officials said they are cooperating fully with law enforcement as the matter is reviewed and will pursue appropriate remedies as advised to protect the safety of their members and the community.
The statement also addressed claims Hudson has reportedly made that he was told he was “done” and “unwelcome at Republican events.” The party called that assertion false, stating that ticketed public events are open to participants who complete required registration or purchase procedures. However, official party functions such as county conventions are governed by party rules that require delegates to be affiliated Republicans. The party noted that Hudson publicly declared a change in party affiliation on October 13, 2025.
In its release, the Genesee County Republican Party emphasized that it maintains a written Code of Conduct and does not tolerate personal attacks, intimidation, or advocacy of violence. The organization said respect for the rule of law, constitutional protections, and due process is foundational to its operations.
The party concluded by stating it will not tolerate advocacy of violence, intimidation, or misrepresentation of party actions from any individual, regardless of position or affiliation. It also encouraged voters to consider not only policy positions but also ethics, character, and temperament when evaluating candidates for public office.
At this time, there is no indication that criminal charges have been filed. It remains unclear whether any formal investigation beyond the filing of police reports is underway.