Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose El-Sayed

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump intensified his campaign rhetoric against US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, labeling him a "jihadist" and comparing him to the 9/11 Flight 93 attackers during a rally in Port Huron, Michigan.
• Trump claimed that if El-Sayed wins, he would be the only senator required to pass through a metal detector, implying security concerns tied to his Muslim faith and alleged extremist ties.
• El-Sayed has denied all accusations of extremist affiliations and criticized his opponents for questioning his patriotism, while Republican Mike Rogers echoed unfounded claims linking El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood.
• The Michigan Senate race is highly competitive and pivotal for control of the US Senate, with Democrats needing a few seats to overturn the Republican majority; former President Obama campaigned for Democrats in the state, condemning attacks on El-Sayed as unfair and unpatriotic.
• Trade issues, particularly the US-Canada tariff dispute affecting Michigan's auto industry, have also influenced the campaign, with Rogers supporting some of Trump's tariff policies but expressing concerns about their impact on automobile manufacturing.