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Trump Reshares Kid Rock’s “Civil War” Clip to Attack Michigan Senate Candidate
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Trump Reshares Kid Rock’s “Civil War” Clip Targeting Abdul El-Sayed
President Donald Trump amplified a Fox News interview in which Kid Rock warned of a potential “civil war over religious ideology.” A pro-Trump X account later echoed the sentiment, claiming El-Sayed is a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.” The repost occurred on a Sunday night, shortly after the interview aired.
Polls Show El-Sayed Leading in Michigan Senate Race
Two recent surveys indicate the Democrat holds a narrow advantage over Republican Mike Rogers. An Insider Advantage poll of 1,200 likely voters placed El-Sayed ahead by 2 percentage points (48 % to 46 %). A Wedgewood Polls poll showed a larger 6-point margin (53 % to 47 %). The midterm elections are weeks away, and El-Sayed’s potential to become the first Muslim U.S. senator is a focal point for both parties.
Official Statements from Trump and Kid Rock
Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, later clarified his remarks about Dearborn’s Arab population and warned against “extremists” and “milder versions” of religious ideology.
Senate Leaders Criticize Islamophobic Rhetoric
The criticism underscores concerns that Trump’s attacks rely on Islamophobic tropes reminiscent of past “birther” conspiracies.
Verbatim Quote
“I was born in Dearborn, Michigan, so was my father, raised there. My grandfather raised him there. I don’t know if people understand how it got to be one of the biggest Arab populations outside of the Middle East in the world,” — Kid Rock