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Trump Shares Islamophobic “Two Americas” Post Targeting Michigan Candidate

8/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social “Two VERY DIFFERENT Americas,” targeting Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his wife.
Nihad Awad called the post—showing the Trumps in formal attire and the El-Sayeds in casual clothing—a racist, Islamophobic attack on Muslims.
Abdul El-Sayed, who narrowly beat Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate primary, said “Yeah, he’s right” on CNN, arguing Trump’s vision leaves people unable to afford basics.

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social “Two VERY DIFFERENT Americas,” targeting Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his wife.
Nihad Awad called the post—showing the Trumps in formal attire and the El-Sayeds in casual clothing—a racist, Islamophobic attack on Muslims.
Abdul El-Sayed, who narrowly beat Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate primary, said “Yeah, he’s right” on CNN, arguing Trump’s vision leaves people unable to afford basics.