Trump repeats false claims about Abdul El-Sayed at midterm rallies
Trump falsely claimed Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is a jihadist. He also falsely claimed El-Sayed is a Muslim Brotherhood member. Trump made these claims at rallies in Iowa and Kansas.
Days before the US midterm elections, Trump repeated false claims about Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan. Trump made these claims at campaign events on Sunday.
Trump called El-Sayed a "jihadist" and falsely said he is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood. Trump joked about putting metal detectors in the Senate to scan El-Sayed before he enters.
The president also made false claims about Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar and attacked other Democratic candidates. Trump urged supporters to vote Republican.
He asked them to "pretend I'm on the ballot" to energize the party before midterms. Polling suggests these midterms could be hard for Republicans.
- Michigan
- El-Sayed's home state
- Iowa and Kansas
- Rally locations
- Days before midterm elections
- Timing before election
Why it mattersTrump's words shape how millions of voters see candidates and issues in the final days before elections. These elections will determine who controls Congress.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but US election outcomes shape trade, security and economic policy that affect Australian business and strategic interests.
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