Trump links Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to Muslim Brotherhood: 'He's a con man'

What happened: President Donald Trump said Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, calling him a con man during remarks in the White House Rose Garden. El-Sayed has denied any family ties to the group. Why it matters: El-Sayed said opponents use anti-Muslim rhetoric instead of addressing his policy positions, pointing to rival Mike Rogers. Trump said he looked forward to visiting Michigan to "expose this fraud that's running.

Trump ties Senate candidate to Muslim Brotherhood, raising electoral controversy.

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