Trump Criticizes Abdul El-Sayed At Michigan Rally
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President Donald Trump campaigned in Michigan on Sunday in support of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, using the appearance to launch a sharp attack against Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed.
Speaking to supporters just nine days before the November 3 midterm elections, Trump criticized El-Sayed's religion and accused him of having ties to extremist organizations.
"I'm here to keep a Jihadist Muslim Brotherhood member from becoming a United States Senator, and that's the fact," Trump told the crowd.
The president continued by urging Michigan voters to reject El-Sayed, referring to the Democratic candidate by an incorrect name during his remarks.
Trump also said El-Sayed should never be allowed inside the U.S. Capitol as a member of the Senate.
The president's comments focused on El-Sayed's Muslim identity and included allegations of extremist affiliations. No supporting evidence for those allegations was provided in the remarks.
El-Sayed, a physician and former public health official, is competing against Rogers, a former congressman, for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat.
The contest is part of a broader battle for control of Congress, with Republicans and Democrats campaigning across several closely watched states ahead of Election Day.
Trump's appearance underscored his involvement in Republican Senate campaigns as the midterm elections approach.
Michigan voters will decide the race on Tuesday, November 3.
Speaking to supporters just nine days before the November 3 midterm elections, Trump criticized El-Sayed's religion and accused him of having ties to extremist organizations.
"I'm here to keep a Jihadist Muslim Brotherhood member from becoming a United States Senator, and that's the fact," Trump told the crowd.
The president continued by urging Michigan voters to reject El-Sayed, referring to the Democratic candidate by an incorrect name during his remarks.
Trump also said El-Sayed should never be allowed inside the U.S. Capitol as a member of the Senate.
The president's comments focused on El-Sayed's Muslim identity and included allegations of extremist affiliations. No supporting evidence for those allegations was provided in the remarks.
El-Sayed, a physician and former public health official, is competing against Rogers, a former congressman, for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat.
The contest is part of a broader battle for control of Congress, with Republicans and Democrats campaigning across several closely watched states ahead of Election Day.
Trump's appearance underscored his involvement in Republican Senate campaigns as the midterm elections approach.
Michigan voters will decide the race on Tuesday, November 3.
