Trump campaigns in Michigan for Republican Senate candidate Rogers
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 13:02 · Archive
President Trump is campaigning in Michigan for Republican Mike Rogers in the Senate race against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
President Trump is bringing his midterm campaign to Michigan on Sunday, where Republicans see a chance to capture an open Senate seat on election day, 3 November. Trump's visit to Port Huron follows appearances by former President Barack Obama in Michigan and Ohio the day before for Democratic candidates.
The race pits Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman backed by Trump, against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official. El-Sayed would be the first Muslim senator if elected. Trump has repeatedly called El-Sayed a 'jihadist', language Democrats condemn as an attack on his faith. Republicans have portrayed El-Sayed, who was born in the United States to Egyptian immigrant parents, as a dangerous radical.
El-Sayed, who won a contentious primary in August, has taunted Trump to visit Michigan, believing it would damage Rogers' campaign. 'Donald, if you're watching, don't wuss out, man,' El-Sayed said. He has said the country needs to 'turn the page on Donald Trump'. Trump's campaign stop comes as Republicans face voter frustration over the economy and the war with Iran. The GOP has not won a Senate race in Michigan for more than three decades.
How it is being reported
- Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate racePresident Donald Trump's busy midterm campaign schedule is bringing him to Michigan, where Republicans hope to claim an open Senate seat on Election Day.Clickorlando · 25 Oct, 12:27
- Trump's midterm swing brings him to Michigan as Republicans aim to undermine El-Sayed in Senate racePresident Donald Trump's busy midterm campaign schedule is bringing him to Michigan, where Republicans hope to claim an open Senate seat on Election Day.News4Jax · 25 Oct, 12:27
In this story: Donald Trump · Mike Rogers · Abdul El-Sayed · Gary Peters · Barack Obama · Michigan · Port Huron
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