Politics · October 9, 2026
Trump says Rogers 'completely obliterated' El-Sayed in debate
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Following a televised U.S. Senate debate in Michigan, President Donald Trump publicly praised Republican candidate Mike Rogers and heavily criticized Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Trump characterized the debate performance as a complete victory for Rogers and used a Truth Social post to attack El-Sayed's character, faith, and patriotism. El-Sayed responded by accusing Trump of using his middle name and religion as a distraction from policy issues.
Following a televised U.S. Senate debate in Michigan, President Donald Trump publicly praised Republican candidate Mike Rogers and heavily criticized Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Trump characterized the debate performance as a complete victory for Rogers and used a Truth Social post to attack El-Sayed's character, faith, and patriotism. El-Sayed responded by accusing Trump of using his middle name and religion as a distraction from policy issues.