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

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump intensified his campaign against Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed by labeling him a "jihadist" and likening him to the 9/11 hijackers, urging voters to prevent El-Sayed from becoming a senator.
• El-Sayed, who would be the first Muslim US senator if elected, has denied these accusations and defended his faith, calling the questioning of his loyalty "shameful."
• The Michigan Senate race is highly competitive, with Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat El-Sayed vying for an open seat critical to control of the Senate; Rogers has also made unproven claims about El-Sayed's ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
• Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats in Michigan, condemning attacks on El-Sayed as attempts to portray him as "less American," and drawing parallels to false claims made against Obama himself.
• Trade issues, particularly the US-Canada tariff dispute impacting Michigan's auto industry, remain a significant campaign topic, with Rogers expressing cautious support for some tariffs while highlighting concerns over their effects.