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Trump says Rogers 'completely obliterated' El-Sayed in debate

Trump attacked El-Sayed’s character and debate performance, and El-Sayed responded to the remarks.

Trump says Rogers 'completely obliterated' El-Sayed in debate
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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Oct 9, 2026
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Donald Trump praised Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers’s debate performance and attacked his opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, in social media posts. El-Sayed said Trump was using his name and faith to distract from policy issues.

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Democratic Michigan Senate candidate attacked by Trump

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Donald Trump
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President who praised Rogers and attacked El-Sayed

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Elissa Slotkin
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Democratic senator who defeated Rogers in the 2024 Michigan Senate race

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El-Sayed and Slotkin Appear Together at Warren Town Hall

The articles identify Abdul El-Sayed as a candidate in Michigan’s Senate race against Mike Rogers. Left-leaning outlets focus on polls showing El-Sayed narrowly ahead of Rogers while stressing the race is close. Center outlets focus on Slotkin’s joint appearance and support for El-Sayed, framing it as a display of Democratic unity and also covering campaign issues.

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