Trump calls El-Sayed ‘jihadist’ ahead of Michigan rally, alleges Sharia law push
US President Donald Trump attacked Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in a social media post, labeling him a 'Jihadist' and alleging he supports Sharia law. The rhetoric comes ahead of a Michigan midterm rally as both parties intensify campaigning.
Why it matters
The inflammatory language underscores the high-stakes nature of the Michigan midterm elections and the role of identity politics in the current US political climate.
US President Donald Trump attacked Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in a Truth Social post ahead of a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday, calling him a “Jihadist Member of the Muslim Brotherhood” and accusing him of wanting to impose Sharia law in the United States.“Heading to Michigan to fight a Jihadist Member of the Muslim Brotherhood — A man who should never be allowed inside the Halls of our Great and Beautiful Capital Building, in Washington, DC Everything he stands for is bad for our Country, which is now the ‘HOTTEST,’ by far, anywhere in the World!” Trump wrote.He also claimed credit for the performance of the US auto industry and for preserving Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan.“Because of me, the Auto Industry is doing better than it has ever done before, with Plants and Factories being built, and expanded, all over the Country, especially in…
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