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Democratic Primary Winner El-Sayed Fires Back at Trump

8/8/2026

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After winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed answered President Donald Trump’s attacks.
Trump called him a “man of hate,” alleged antisemitism about Israel criticism and called him “full of s***.”
El-Sayed told Sky News, “At least I don’t let mine go in the Oval Office.”
He backs Medicare for All, corporate rules and climate action, and would become the first Muslim U.S. Senator if he beats Mike Rogers in November 2026.

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After winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed answered President Donald Trump’s attacks.
Trump called him a “man of hate,” alleged antisemitism about Israel criticism and called him “full of s***.”
El-Sayed told Sky News, “At least I don’t let mine go in the Oval Office.”
He backs Medicare for All, corporate rules and climate action, and would become the first Muslim U.S. Senator if he beats Mike Rogers in November 2026.