Abdul El-Sayed Disavows Muslim Brotherhood as Senate Race Nears
Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has publicly disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood, responding to persistent claims from opponents like Republican Mike Rogers and President Donald Trump who have attempted to link him to the group as the election approaches.
Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Battle Creek, MI, October 19, 2026 —
Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has publicly disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood, responding to claims by opponents who have attempted to link him to the group as the election approaches.
The claims have come from Republican Mike Rogers and President Donald Trump, according to the available summary of the dispute. It does not provide details about when or where El-Sayed made his disavowal, the wording he used, or the specific statements made by Rogers and Trump.
The account describes the allegations as persistent, but provides no supporting evidence for a connection between El-Sayed and the Muslim Brotherhood. It also does not establish such a connection. El-Sayed’s public disavowal is the stated response to the claims.
The information provided does not identify the election date, describe the candidates’ broader campaigns, or explain how the dispute has affected the Senate race. It also does not include direct quotations from El-Sayed, Rogers or Trump. As a result, the precise context and language surrounding the exchange are not available here.
The episode places the group at the center of a dispute involving a Senate candidate and political figures seeking to associate him with it. Based on the information provided, the central points are that El-Sayed has rejected the association and that Rogers and Trump have attempted to link him to the group. Further details about the claims, El-Sayed’s statement and the timing of the exchanges were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Gibbons on bridgemi.com, see more information here.
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