El-Sayed says Trump is making him 'main character of the midterms'

A Michigan Senate candidate has framed President Trump’s recent focus on him as an unexpected but potentially powerful boost, suggesting the attention could elevate his campaign if he secures the Democratic nomination. The Democrat acknowledged that the president’s framing of him as a central figure in this year’s midterms may provide an unusually large stage for his bid. While the move appears strategic, it also introduces a dynamic where national political discourse could directly shape a state-level race. The candidate’s response hints at both opportunity and challenge as he navigates the heightened visibility.

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) commented Tuesday on President Trump making him the “main character” of this year's midterms, saying the move may give the Democrat a "gigantic platform" should he win in November. “Trump is messing around and making me the … front page or the main character of the midterms,” El-Sayed told...