Trump slams Abdul el Sayed as communist, anti-Jewish after Michigan primary win
Donald Trump denounced Democrat Abdul el Sayed on Truth Social, calling him a communist who hates Jews and Israel after Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary.
Following Abdul el Sayed's slim margin victory in the Michigan Senate Democratic primary, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to brand the candidate a communist who despises Jews and Israel. He noted the close count—Sayed ahead of Haley Stevens 48.5% to 47.5% with most votes tallied—and framed the outcome as a triumph for the Republican Party ahead of the November elections. Trump also criticized poll predictions for being off the mark and warned that "Dumocrats" policies will worsen.
The primary result pits Sayed against Republican Mike Rogers for the open Senate seat. Trump's comments echo earlier attacks on New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whom he similarly called a communist. The episode highlights the heightened partisan rhetoric surrounding a key Senate contest in Michigan.
Why it matters
Trump's attack amplifies partisan tensions ahead of a pivotal Senate race in a swing state.
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