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Trump Calls Michigan Nominee “Communist Loser” Amid Voter Fear

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 4:11 PM UTC · How we work

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President Donald Trump called Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed a “Communist loser.”
Seven of 18 Trump voters said fear of socialism motivates their conservative vote.
Georgia voters David Ferguson and Amanda Taylor fear progressive candidates would increase government market control and push toward communism.
Pilot Terry Alberta plans to split his ballot between parties because he mistrusts Trump-endorsed candidates.

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President Donald Trump called Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed a “Communist loser.”
Seven of 18 Trump voters said fear of socialism motivates their conservative vote.
Georgia voters David Ferguson and Amanda Taylor fear progressive candidates would increase government market control and push toward communism.
Pilot Terry Alberta plans to split his ballot between parties because he mistrusts Trump-endorsed candidates.