NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsOctober 25, 2026Miami-Dade County
President Donald Trump campaigns in Port Huron against Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed
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President Donald Trump campaigned in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday to criticize Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, questioning his loyalties and invoking the 9/11 terrorist attacks. El-Sayed, who faces Republican Mike Rogers in the November 3 race, has repeatedly denied and disavowed ties to extremism.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – PoliticsWhy It Matters
The Michigan Senate race is a key battleground contest that could determine control of the United States Senate and serve as an indicator for the 2028 presidential election.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump held a campaign event in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday to target Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
- Trump invoked the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks during his speech, comparing the Senate race to the actions of passengers aboard United Flight 93.
- El-Sayed faces Republican candidate Mike Rogers in the November 3 race to succeed retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters.
- El-Sayed has repeatedly denied claims linking him to the Muslim Brotherhood and stated his loyalty to the United States.
- During their second debate, Rogers questioned El-Sayed's loyalty to the U.S., which El-Sayed called shameful.
- El-Sayed previously issued an apology for comments he made after an attack on a Detroit-area synagogue.
- Representative Haley Stevens declined to explicitly endorse El-Sayed following a divisive Democratic primary.
- Former Democratic President Barack Obama appeared in Michigan and Ohio over the weekend to support party candidates.
Who's Mentioned
PersonHaley Stevens“Representative who competed in the Democratic primary”locationDetroit“City near Port Huron”locationMichigan“State hosting the U.S. Senate race”OrganizationMuslim Brotherhood“Islamic movement referenced in campaign attacks”locationOhio“State where Obama made campaign appearances”PersonGary Peters“Retiring Democratic senator being succeeded”PersonTodd Beamer“Michigan native who died aboard United Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001”locationCanada“Country sitting across the St. Clair River from Port Huron”PersonMike Rogers“Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan”PersonAbdul El-Sayed“Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan”locationSt. Clair River“River separating Port Huron from Canada”PersonElissa Slotkin“Former representative who won the 2024 Senate race against Mike Rogers”locationPort Huron“Michigan city where Trump held a campaign event”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States campaigning in Michigan”PersonBarack Obama“Former Democratic president appearing for party candidates”