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Mike Rogers distances himself from Trump's remarks on Abdul el Sayed

Mike Rogers, the Michigan Republican Senate nominee, disagreed with President Trump's characterization of Democrat Abdul el Sayed as a 'vicious, violent jihadist.' Rogers stated he has never labeled el Sayed a terrorist, despite previous comments aligning with such views. The Senate race is competitive, with el Sayed holding a slight lead.

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In a recent interview, Michigan Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers distanced himself from President Donald Trump's description of Democrat Abdul el Sayed as a 'vicious, violent jihadist.' Rogers stated he has never called el Sayed a terrorist, although he previously supported similar claims made by others. The Senate race is closely contested, with el Sayed having a slight edge over Rogers according to polling data.

Key facts

  • Mike Rogers is the Republican Senate nominee in Michigan.
  • Trump called Abdul el Sayed a 'vicious, violent jihadist' on October 20.
  • Rogers stated he has never referred to el Sayed as a terrorist.
  • El Sayed has faced scrutiny over alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
  • Polling shows el Sayed with a 3-point lead over Rogers.
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Rogers breaks with Trump on el Sayed attacks: ‘I’ve never called him a terrorist’

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Mike Rogers distances himself from Trump's remarks on Abdul el Sayed