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Trump launches racist diatribe against Abdul El-Sayed at Iowa rally
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Donald Trump attacked Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Iowa, repeatedly labeling him a “jihadist” and making racially charged remarks about the Muslim candidate.
- Trump’s comments aimed to influence the tight Michigan Senate race, which is crucial for control of the Senate after the midterm elections.
- The race has seen internal Democratic conflict, with primary rival Hayley Stevens refusing to campaign with El-Sayed and endorsing his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, drawing criticism from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
- Trump praised Stevens for her defection and urged her to join the Republican Party, while endorsing Rogers with patriotic metaphors contrasting him with El-Sayed.
- Trump emphasized his active campaigning efforts, stating he is essentially “on the ballot” in the midterms.
