Politics · October 11, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed: Democrats must ‘win by massive numbers’ to fend off Trump election denial
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Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, stated that Democrats must secure victory by 'massive numbers' in the upcoming midterm elections to prevent former President Donald Trump and Republican opponent Mike Rogers from challenging the results. During an interview on NBC's 'Meet the Press', El-Sayed expressed concern that his opponents might not be committed to democratic institutions, citing past claims regarding the 2020 and 2024 elections. While El-Sayed currently leads in some polls, he faces criticism over past comments regarding a synagogue attack and his historical critique of Barack Obama, whom he now describes as a mentor.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, stated that Democrats must secure victory by 'massive numbers' in the upcoming midterm elections to prevent former President Donald Trump and Republican opponent Mike Rogers from challenging the results. During an interview on NBC's 'Meet the Press', El-Sayed expressed concern that his opponents might not be committed to democratic institutions, citing past claims regarding the 2020 and 2024 elections. While El-Sayed currently leads in some polls, he faces criticism over past comments regarding a synagogue attack and his historical critique of Barack Obama, whom he now describes as a mentor.