Trump targets Muslim Senate candidate with jihadist claims
At a Michigan rally, Trump called Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed a jihadist Muslim Brotherhood member.
US President Donald Trump campaigned in Michigan on Sunday. He attacked Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
Trump called the former public health official a jihadist Muslim Brotherhood member. Trump questioned El-Sayed's loyalty to the US.
El-Sayed has repeatedly denied these claims. He has disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood.
The US government has designated some branches of this Islamic movement as terrorist. Democrats say the attacks target El-Sayed's Muslim faith and Egyptian heritage.
If elected, he would be the first Muslim senator. El-Sayed is running against Republican Mike Rogers in November.
Rogers is a former congressman backed by Trump.
- Mike Rogers, former congressman
- Opponent
- November 3
- Election date
- Gary Peters
- Retiring seat held by
Why it mattersThe attack focuses on El-Sayed's Muslim faith during a close Senate race.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but the attack signals how religious identity shapes US electoral strategy heading into 2028.
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