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Oct 24, 2026

Donald Trump demands Abdul El-Sayed go through metal detectors if elected to Senate

President Trump attacked Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a rally, falsely accusing him of being a 'jihadist' and demanding he go through metal detectors at the Capitol if elected, while over 200 rabbis called on El-Sayed to make commitments on Jewish safety.

Oct 24, 20266 sources

Top claims

▪A Marist poll cited on October 25, 2026 placed Abdul El-Sayed leading Mike Rogers 50 percent to 48 percent among likely Michigan voters
▪Republican campaign ads and candidates in multiple states, including Texas, Georgia, and Alabama, have targeted Islam and Muslim figures ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
▪Existing Muslim members of Congress, including Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, do not face higher security screening levels than their congressional colleagues

People involved

Donald Trump

Subtopics

2026 U.S. midterm elections1 Civil rights1 Democratic Party1 Elections1 Ilhan Omar1 Muslim Brotherhood1 Political parties1 Republican Party1 Senate races1 Texas1 Trump administration1 U.S. campaign rallies1 US midterm elections1 US Senate1

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