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Trump rips El-Sayed after Michigan Senate debate

El-Sayed responded to Trump’s post and challenged Rogers during their Senate debate.

Trump rips El-Sayed after Michigan Senate debate
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Oct 9, 2026
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After a Michigan Senate debate, President Trump attacked Abdul El-Sayed in a social media post, using the name “Mohammed” and accusing him of being a “Jihadist lunatic.” El-Sayed said Trump was using his name and faith to distract from costs, while Mike Rogers pointed to disagreements with the administration.

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Rogers and El-Sayed Debate in Michigan Senate Race

Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed debated in Michigan’s Senate race. Afterward, Donald Trump attacked El-Sayed in a social media post. Left-leaning outlets frame Trump’s post as an escalation of attacks on El-Sayed and emphasize an allegation about his mother. Center outlets focus on the debate exchanges and candidates’ positions, while also reporting Trump’s post and El-Sayed’s response.

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