A high-profile political clash has escalated as President Trump has publicly linked a Democratic Senate candidate to the Muslim Brotherhood, a controversial designation that comes amid a heated campaign season. The remarks, made during a recent White House event, target the candidate’s immigrant background, framing it as a central issue in the race. The candidate, born in Michigan to Egyptian parents, has faced growing scrutiny over his ties to the organization, which critics allege has extremist connections. With the president set to campaign for a rival in the same state, the controversy adds another layer to an already contentious election battle.
President Donald Trump, who will rally for Rogers in Michigan later this month, has also attacked El-Sayed for his immigrant background. During remarks at a Rose Garden luncheon yesterday, the president said El-Sayed “is a Muslim Brotherhood guy, 100 percent.” Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who was born in Michigan to Egyptian immigrant parents, has...
