MICHIGAN SENATE RACE ERUPTS: Trump Claims El-Sayed Has Muslim Brotherhood Ties, Which He Denies

President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed while on his way to a rally in the state. "We don't want to see a jihadist senator. We don't want to see a member of the Muslim Brotherhood in our Senate," Trump said. He then turned to the Republican nominee, saying, "Mike Rogers would do a great job. He's going to be a great senator. Mike Rogers is apple pie. He's a perfect guy for our country." The remarks came as the two men compete for Michigan's open Senate seat, one of the most closely watched races in the country.

Trump's claims are allegations, and El-Sayed has denied any connection to the Muslim Brotherhood. A Bridge Michigan review found no evidence that he pledged support to the group or has direct ties to it, and several news outlets have described the "jihadist" label as false. Critics say the language is meant to stir up anti-Muslim sentiment, while Trump's supporters see it as a blunt warning to voters. El-Sayed has responded by highlighting his Muslim faith in a new campaign ad and returning to his message on prices and the economy. With polls showing a very tight race and control of the Senate possibly at stake, every word from the campaign trail is getting extra attention.