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Politics · October 21, 2026

Live updates: Kansas, Michigan Senate candidates make final pitches as Trump heads to South Carolina

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On October 21, 2026, Michigan Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed (D) and Mike Rogers (R) held their final debate, a contest characterized by sharp personal attacks. The exchange centered on Rogers accusing El-Sayed of being "bought" by the Muslim Brotherhood and citing a 2012 letter to former Egyptian President Morsi. El-Sayed vehemently denied the allegations, calling them a shameful attack on his commitment to the U.S. Constitution and invoking John F. Kennedy's 1960 speech on religious identity in politics. The debate occurred as broader national campaigning continued, including Donald Trump's travel to South Carolina.

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  • Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers participated in their final Michigan Senate debate on October 21, 2026.
  • Mike Rogers is a former Republican congressman and FBI agent.
  • Mike Rogers accused Abdul El-Sayed of having ties to the Muslim Brotherhood based on a 2012 letter.
  • Abdul El-Sayed denied the accusations and defended his commitment to the U.S. Constitution.
  • The debate was the second and final meeting between the two candidates.

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  • Rogers alleged that El-Sayed signed a 2012 letter to former Egyptian President Morsi regarding the purging of police forces.
  • Rogers accused El-Sayed of having donors linked to Hamas and Hezbollah.
  • El-Sayed invoked John F. Kennedy's views on religion and politics to dismiss the accusations.
  • CNN reported that Donald Trump has previously made false claims labeling El-Sayed a 'jihadist.'
  • Donald Trump traveled to South Carolina for a campaign event on the same day.

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