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Trump Calls El-Sayed “Jihadist” as Poll Shows Lead

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump called Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist” at a South Carolina rally.
Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers accused El-Sayed of Muslim Brotherhood ties during a Michigan debate.
A CNN/SSRS poll on Thursday showed El-Sayed leading Rogers 49% to 42% among likely voters.
El-Sayed told a town hall his loyalty lies with the U.S. Constitution, not any religion.

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U.S. President Donald Trump called Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist” at a South Carolina rally.
Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers accused El-Sayed of Muslim Brotherhood ties during a Michigan debate.
A CNN/SSRS poll on Thursday showed El-Sayed leading Rogers 49% to 42% among likely voters.
El-Sayed told a town hall his loyalty lies with the U.S. Constitution, not any religion.