Michigan Senate rivals clash over Muslim Brotherhood allegations as Rogers doubles down on El-Sayed

Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed accused Republican rival Mike Rogers of questioning his loyalty, while Rogers doubled down on allegations that El-Sayed embraces the Muslim Brotherhood’s ideology. The candidates also debated war powers, Medicare-for-all, and economic issues affecting Michigan. Both campaigns are enlisting high-profile surrogates, including former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump, for final campaign pushes.

• Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of questioning his loyalty to the U.S. during a Fox News interview.
• Rogers reiterated claims that El-Sayed embraces the ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood.
• El-Sayed denied personal or family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and pledged loyalty to the U.S. Constitution.
• The controversy stems partly from a 2012 letter El-Sayed signed and social media posts from his half-sister.
• Candidates clashed over war powers related to Iran and the impact on gas and grocery prices.
• Rogers highlighted Michigan’s economic issues, including job losses and auto insurance costs, while defending Trump’s trade policies.
• El-Sayed advocated for Medicare-for-all, while Rogers argued it would eliminate private insurance and raise costs.
• Both campaigns are leveraging endorsements from prominent political figures, with Obama and Sanders backing El-Sayed, and Trump expected to support Rogers.