Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed
President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a campaign rally, linking him to 9/11 attackers and jihadist groups. The comments come as Michigan faces a highly competitive midterm election cycle.
Why it matters
The use of inflammatory rhetoric regarding religious identity in political campaigns highlights deep polarization in U.S. electoral discourse.
Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed left President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Mich., October 25, 2026. AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/n3gu5e/article71625474.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Trump_292_1.jpg DUANE BURLESON President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at McMorran Place Arena in Port Huron, Mich., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) If Mr. El-Sayed wins, he would be the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate PORT HURON President Donald Trump at a Sunday (October 25, 2026) campaign rally ratcheted up his push to link U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to Muslim extremists, comparing him to the 9/11 attackers while saying Democrats would let violent anti-American terrorists into the United States.
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