Sen. Bernie Sanders said GOP rhetoric about Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat, is racist and disgusting. Republican figures including President Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas have made statements about El-Sayed's religion and ethnicity.
Where
Michigan Senate race; statements made nationally
When
Nov. 1, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Sen. Bernie SandersU.S. Senator from Vermont, supporter of El-Sayed's campaign
Abdul El-SayedDemocratic nominee for Michigan U.S. Senate
President Donald TrumpRepublican making statements about El-Sayed
Sen. Ted CruzRepublican U.S. Senator from Texas making statements about El-Sayed
Rep. Haley StevensEl-Sayed's former primary opponent in Michigan
The facts
El-Sayed would be the first Muslim senator if elected, per sources.1
El-Sayed has denied any connection to the Muslim Brotherhood.1
Sanders appeared on CBS's 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on Nov. 1.1
The Trump administration designated certain Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist groups earlier in 2026.1
Rep. Haley Stevens called on El-Sayed to condemn an outside group's ad last week, which she characterized as antisemitic.1
El-Sayed said the ad linking military aid to Israel to grocery prices 'was not made by me' and disagreed with it.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Sen. Ted Cruz El-Sayed is a passionate supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood; electing him risks Americans dying.2
President Donald Trump Michigan does not need a senator on the side of terrorists.2
Bernie Moreno El-Sayed should not be near Washington; questioned if he understands rights come from God and Jesus.2
Rep. Haley Stevens An outside group's ad linking U.S. military aid to Israel to grocery prices was antisemitic.1
Sen. Sanders GOP rhetoric about El-Sayed represents overt racism that should appall every decent American.12
Sen. Sanders El-Sayed is running an extraordinary campaign and will win in Michigan; people will rebel against ugliness.12
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Sen. Bernie Sanders says GOP rhetoric about Abdul El-Sayed "should appall every decent American"
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