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Trump’s Michigan disapproval drags Mike Rogers Senate bid

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump's 59% disapproval rating in Michigan is hurting Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
A Detroit News poll of 600 likely voters (Oct 19-22) found 59% disapprove and 39% approve Trump (approval rating).
State estimates say the tariff war costs Michigan $23 billion, $5,619 per resident, and 60.3% say tariffs hurt autos.

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A Michigan State University poll found 38% of voters are less likely to support a Muslim candidate.
Political science professor John Clark warned the attacks could increase Arab American voter turnout in Dearborn.
Rep. Debbie Dingell called President Donald Trump a terrorist during a campaign rally in Wyandotte.
Faith leaders met at Detroit United Methodist Church to denounce religious-based campaign rhetoric.

History

False rumors that Barack Obama was Muslim began in the 2004 Senate race, persisted through the 2008 presidential campaign, and a March 2008 Pew poll found 10 % of Americans believing the claim. The misinformation boosted minority turnout then and now fuels anti-Muslim sentiment in Michigan, where Donald Trump’s 59 % disapproval threatens Rep. Mike Rogers.

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False rumors that Barack Obama was Muslim began in the 2004 Senate race, persisted through the 2008 presidential campaign, and a March 2008 Pew poll found 10 % of Americans believing the claim. The misinformation boosted minority turnout then and now fuels anti-Muslim sentiment in Michigan, where Donald Trump’s 59 % disapproval threatens Rep. Mike Rogers.

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