Trump escalates rhetoric against El-Sayed as he tries to undermine Democrat in Michigan Senate race
Summary
President Donald Trump attacked Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, questioning his loyalty and linking him to extremism. El-Sayed has denied those allegations and disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood; he faces Republican Mike Rogers in the Nov. 3 election to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters.Key Facts
- Trump called El-Sayed a “jihadist Muslim Brotherhood member” during his Sunday rally in Port Huron.
- El-Sayed, a former public health official, has said he is loyal to the United States and has disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood.
- Democrats have denounced Republicans’ claims about El-Sayed as attacks on his Muslim faith and Egyptian heritage.
- If elected, El-Sayed would be the first Muslim senator.
- Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman backed by Trump, is El-Sayed’s opponent in the Nov. 3 Senate race.
- The candidates are competing to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters.
- Trump invoked the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and compared stopping El-Sayed from entering the Senate to passengers resisting hijackers aboard United Flight 93.
- Republicans hope to flip Michigan’s Senate seat as they seek to maintain their majority in the chamber.
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