Trump Reacts to Abdul El-Sayed's Win in Michigan Primary
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. President Trump criticized him with harsh language and labeled him a communist. Trump also raised claims about voting irregularities in the primary, which news coverage describes as unsubstantiated.
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Part of The 2026 Michigan Senate race: Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic primary win
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6 sourcesDr. Abdul El-Sayed on Historic Michigan Win: "People Are Sick and Tired of This Politics of Hatred"
Trump Calls Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed a 'Communist,' Revives Unsubstantiated Claims of Voting Irregularities
Who Is Abdul El-Sayed? His Harsh New Takedown of Trump Offers a Clue.
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7 sources'He's Full of S***': Trump's NSFW Takedown of El-Sayed Actually Makes a Great Point About Communism
Trump Unleashes Fierce Critique of Abdul El-Sayed Following Michigan Primary Upset: Says “He Hates the Jews”
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3 developments- Aug 5Trump Reacts to Abdul El-Sayed's Win in Michigan Primary
- Aug 5Trump revives 'communist' attacks against Democrats as progressive candidates gain ground
- Aug 6Trump Calls Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed a 'Communist,' Revives Unsubstantiated Claims of Voting Irregularities
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