Trump escalates rhetoric against El-Sayed as he tries to undermine Democrat in Michigan Senate race
By MIKE CATALINI and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER, Associated Press “Over the past three weeks, I’ve traveled all over the country. But I’m here today in Michigan for a very important reason,” Trump told the crowd in Port Huron. “I’m here to keep a jihadist Muslim Brotherhood member from becoming a United States senator.” The Republican president has been attacking El-Sayed’s faith throughout the campaign and claiming his past statements and background show a sympathy for extremists. El-Sayed, a former public health official, has repeatedly said he is loyal to the U.S. and disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamic movement with branches that the U.S. government has designated as terrorist organizations. The claims by Republicans have been denounced by Democrats as attacks on El-Sayed’s faith and his Egyptian heritage. El-Sayed would be the first Muslim senator if elected. Trump’s return to…
