NewsWSVN 7News – PoliticsOctober 25, 2026Miami-Dade County
President Donald Trump campaigns in Port Huron against Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed
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President Donald Trump criticized Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed during a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, alleging ties to extremism and questioning his loyalty to the United States. El-Sayed, who is running against Republican Mike Rogers in the November 3 election, has repeatedly denied these claims and disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood.
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The Michigan Senate race is a key contest for control of the chamber, with national figures campaigning in the state ahead of the midterm elections.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, targeting Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
- Trump questioned El-Sayed's loyalties to the U.S. and attempted to link him to extremism and the Muslim Brotherhood.
- El-Sayed has repeatedly denied these claims and disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood.
- El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers in the November 3 general election to succeed retiring Senator Gary Peters.
- Republicans are targeting the Michigan Senate seat as an opportunity to hold or expand their majority in the chamber.
- El-Sayed won a divisive Democratic primary in August against Representative Haley Stevens.
- Representative Haley Stevens declined to explicitly endorse El-Sayed during an appearance on CNN.
Who's Mentioned
PersonHaley Stevens“Democratic Representative who competed in the primary against El-Sayed.”locationUnited States“Country referenced in loyalty discussions.”locationDetroit“City near Port Huron and the site of a synagogue attack.”locationMichigan“State hosting the Senate race.”OrganizationMuslim Brotherhood“Islamic movement designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government.”locationOhio“State where Barack Obama made campaign appearances.”OrganizationCNN“Television network where Haley Stevens appeared.”PersonGary Peters“Retiring Democratic senator.”PersonTodd Beamer“Michigan native who died aboard United Flight 93.”locationCanada“Neighboring country across the St. Clair River.”PersonMike Rogers“Republican Senate candidate in Michigan and former congressman.”PersonAbdul El-Sayed“Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan.”PersonElissa Slotkin“Former Representative who defeated Mike Rogers in the 2024 Senate race.”locationPort Huron“Michigan city where Trump held a campaign rally.”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States campaigning in Port Huron, Michigan.”locationLebanon“Country referenced in relation to Israeli airstrikes.”PersonBarack Obama“Former Democratic president who made campaign appearances in Michigan and Ohio.”OrganizationThe Associated Press“Publisher of the news article.”