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Trump rips El-Sayed after Michigan Senate debate

Trump praised Rogers and posted a personal attack on El-Sayed after their 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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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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