Tim Scott attacks Michigan Democratic nominee, labels him a Hamas supporter

Sen. Tim Scott, chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, told one outlet that Michigan voters must decide between a Trump-supported Republican and a Democratic challenger he described as “for Hamas” and anti-American. Scott cited El-Sayed’s earlier remarks and his link to streamer Hasan Piker to paint the nominee as a radical leftist. The GOP is banking on former Rep. Mike Rogers, who has Donald Trump’s backing, to capture the seat vacated by Sen. Gary Peters.

Rogers previously faced a costly primary but now boasts more cash and a stronger ground operation. El-Sayed, who narrowly won a bruising primary against Rep. Haley Stevens and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, overcame a significant funding gap and positioned himself to the left of the Democratic establishment. Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand pledged to unite Democrats to defeat the Republican candidate. The El-Sayed campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment.