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Trump says Rogers 'completely obliterated' El-Sayed in debate

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Context

What happened: President Donald Trump said Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers "obliterated" Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed in a Thursday night debate, in a Truth Social post after midnight Friday. Why it matters: Trump has endorsed Rogers, who lost the 2024 Michigan Senate race to Elissa Slotkin. El-Sayed responded that Trump attacks his name and faith to distract from policy effects.

What changed

President Donald Trump said Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers "obliterated" Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed in a Thursday night debate, in a Truth Social post after midnight Friday.

Why it matters

Trump has endorsed Rogers, who lost the 2024 Michigan Senate race to Elissa Slotkin. El-Sayed responded that Trump attacks his name and faith to distract from policy effects.

Sources

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