Trump calls El-Sayed ‘jihadist’ ahead of Michigan rally, alleges Sharia law push
· World · Times of India, India Today
Donald Trump attacked Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as a 'jihadist' and 'Muslim Brotherhood member' in a Truth Social post ahead of a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday, October 26, 2026. He accused El-Sayed of wanting to impose Sharia law in the United States and claimed credit for preserving Selfridge Air National Guard Base and boosting the auto industry in Michigan. The rally, where Trump was expected to campaign for Republican gubernatorial candidate John James and Senate candidate Mike Rogers, comes nine days before Michigan's November elections, with key issues including the economy, gas prices, tariffs, immigration, and education. Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Democratic candidates, including El-Sayed and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson, in Detroit the day before Trump's visit.
Why it matters
Trump's rhetoric directly targets El-Sayed's Muslim identity and could inflame religious tensions in Michigan's diverse electorate ahead of crucial midterm elections that may determine control of Congress, while Obama's parallel campaign underscores the national focus on this pivotal state.
Read the original report — Times of India
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