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Trump calls El-Sayed a ‘terrible candidate’

Trump criticized El-Sayed’s candidacy and praised Rogers as they compete for Michigan’s Senate seat.

Trump calls El-Sayed a ‘terrible candidate’
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Oct 8, 2026
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President Trump attacked Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a “terrible” candidate and praising his opponent, Mike Rogers. Rogers also released an ad calling for an end to the Canada trade dispute.

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Michigan senator whose seat is open as he retires

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Trump Criticizes Fox News Over Interview With Abdul El-Sayed

Outlets agree that Trump criticized Fox News over its coverage of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed; Fox defended its coverage. Left-leaning outlets frame the dispute as pressure on Fox over El-Sayed’s access to voters. Center outlets describe the network dispute while also emphasizing Trump’s attacks on El-Sayed and his responses. Right-leaning outlets focus on a separate campaign dispute: Trump’s criticism of Annie Andrews over transgender-athlete policy.

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