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Trump Misnames Muslim Senate Candidate El-Sayed as 'Mohammed'
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Muslim US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticized Donald Trump for misnaming him "Mohammed" on social media, calling it a sign Trump is "struggling." Trump had attacked El-Sayed, a Democrat in a key Michigan race, with inflammatory language. El-Sayed, whose middle name is Mohamed but is publicly known as Abdul, suggested Trump's errors stem from El-Sayed's effective criticism. The Michigan Senate seat is crucial for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections.
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- US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed accused Donald Trump of "struggling" after being misnamed "Mohammed."
- Trump attacked El-Sayed on Truth Social, calling him a "RADICAL Extremist, Terrorist Sympathizer."
- El-Sayed is a Democratic candidate in a critical Michigan Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers.
- Trump linked El-Sayed to "America Hating Hasan Piker" and alleged ties to extremist groups.
- The Michigan Senate seat is considered vital for Democratic hopes of controlling the Senate.
- El-Sayed's platform includes universal healthcare and ending unconditional military aid to Israel.
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