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Donald Trump Condemned For ‘Sick And Vile’ Attack On Abdul El-Sayed

Trump attacked El-Sayed in posts that drew criticism for their references to his name and religion.

Donald Trump Condemned For ‘Sick And Vile’ Attack On Abdul El-Sayed
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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Donald Trump used Truth Social to attack Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him an extremist and invoking “Jihad.” The article reports that critics called the attack racist and notes that El-Sayed had not responded.

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Trump Stands by Ken Paxton Endorsement After Leaked Audio

Outlets report that Trump reaffirmed his endorsement of Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton after recordings of Paxton’s comments surfaced. The coverage also describes Republican concerns about Paxton’s campaign. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Republican frustration over the audio, while two also focus on Trump’s separate attacks on Abdul El-Sayed. Center outlets focus on Trump’s continued support and the recordings’ political fallout. Right-leaning outlets portray Trump’s backing as justified and the recordings as an effort to divide him from Paxton.

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