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Politics · October 25, 2026

'Not answering my question': Mike Rogers interview goes off the rails over MAGA query

Part of: Michigan Senate: El-Sayed vs. Rogers →
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In an interview on NBC’s "Meet the Press" on October 25, 2026, Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers declined to answer directly when asked if he identifies as a "MAGA Republican." During the exchange with moderator Kristen Welker, Rogers described the line of questioning as "disgusting" and instead shifted focus to what he characterized as a growing coalition of supporters, including Black and Jewish voters, who are moving away from his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed. The interview also covered Rogers' position on President Trump’s tariffs against Canada, which affect Michigan's economy, and his attempts to balance alignment with Trump with an appeal to swing voters.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Mike Rogers appeared on NBC's 'Meet the Press' on October 25, 2026.
  • Kristen Welker moderated the interview.
  • Rogers did not state whether he identifies as a 'MAGA Republican' when asked.
  • Rogers criticized the national press during the interview, calling the line of questioning 'disgusting.'
  • Rogers' Democratic opponent in the Michigan Senate race is Abdul El-Sayed.
  • Rogers claimed to have support from voters in Detroit, Flint, and Pontiac.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The New York Post and The Hill report that Rogers discussed his position on Trump's tariffs against Canada.
  • The New York Post notes Rogers has called for an end to the war in Iran.
  • HuffPost and The New York Post mention Rogers specifically citing Jewish and Black voters as groups defecting from El-Sayed.
  • HuffPost mentions Trump's poll numbers are 'looking more dismal than ever.'

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