Trump intensifies anti-Muslim rhetoric against Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan rally – US politics live
Summary
At a Michigan rally for Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, President Donald Trump called Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist” and questioned his loyalty to the United States. El-Sayed has denied ties to extremist groups, and Arab Americans for Trump founder Bishara Bahbah condemned Trump’s remarks as racist. The article also reports on a car crash involving Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola, a Justice Department lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate ballot, SpaceX’s access to military space-tracking data, and declining SNAP enrollment.Key Facts
- Trump spoke at a rally in Michigan supporting Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
- Trump called Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist,” said he was on the side of terrorists, and questioned his loyalty to the United States.
- El-Sayed, a former Detroit health official, has denied ties to extremist groups; if elected, he would be the first Muslim senator.
- Bishara Bahbah, a founder of Arab Americans for Trump, condemned the president’s remarks as racist and out of line.
- Democratic Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffered minor injuries when another vehicle hit their car on Saturday; Peltola received medical attention.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche defended a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s Senate results if the Republican incumbent loses, citing possible voter confusion over two candidates named Dan Sullivan.
- The U.S. military gave SpaceX access to restricted space-tracking data, prompting questions about national security and the company’s role in tracking objects in orbit.
- SNAP enrollment fell from 41.6 million people in July 2025 to 36.5 million in June 2026, a 13% decline, according to the figures cited in the article.
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