President Trump warned that Abdul El-Sayed is “absolutely Muslim Brotherhood,” and said, “we’re not going to let that happen.”
Story Highlights
- President Trump tied El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood and urged voters to reject him.
- Reports cite a 2012 post by El-Sayed’s half-sister about their mother’s past activism.
- El-Sayed denied any ties and publicly disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood.
- Media outlets say no direct evidence links El-Sayed to the group.
Trump’s Charge And The Evidence Cited
President Trump said in an Oval Office video that Abdul El-Sayed was “absolutely Muslim Brotherhood” and that the United States does not need the Muslim Brotherhood in the Senate. Trump’s remarks leaned on a resurfaced 2012 post by El-Sayed’s half-sister, who said their mother was active in the Muslim Brotherhood during college in the early 1970s. The claim does not present a record tying El-Sayed himself to the group, beyond the family post.
Campaign coverage says the post from the half-sister described a talk about their mother’s activism decades ago. Outlets summarized the post but did not provide an original link or archived record for public review. That leaves a gap between a family memory and any documented link to El-Sayed’s own actions or memberships. The reporting also notes the difference between the broader Muslim Brotherhood movement and factions the United States labels as terrorist groups.
Rogers’ Push And Debate Flashpoints
Republican candidate Mike Rogers echoed the concern and called on El-Sayed to disavow the Muslim Brotherhood during the race. Rogers repeated the connection on the trail and pressed the question in debates. Trump amplified Rogers after the final debate and said Rogers “completely obliterated” El-Sayed. The exchanges kept national security front and center for Michigan voters weighing control of the Senate and the stakes of foreign influence.
After the last debate, Trump posted sharper language about El-Sayed. Coverage captured phrases like “radical extremist” and “terrorist sympathizer.” Those labels went beyond the documented family post and have not been backed by evidence of violent activity or organizational membership in available reports. The heated tone shows how fast campaigns can jump from an allegation to sweeping claims during a tight race.
El-Sayed’s Denials And Disavowal
Abdul El-Sayed denied any personal or family ties and called the claim hearsay from social media. He said he had not discussed the Muslim Brotherhood with his mother and was not raised by her. When asked at a town hall if he would disavow the Muslim Brotherhood, he said, “Sure, yeah, absolutely.” In interviews and the debate, he repeated that the United States Constitution guides him, pushing back on suggestions of dual loyalty.
Several outlets reported that no evidence has been produced showing El-Sayed affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood. Coverage noted that the cited posts do not establish a direct link to El-Sayed. That leaves voters with a clear conflict: Trump and Rogers warn of risk based on the family post and pattern concerns, while El-Sayed disavows and denies ties and asks to be judged on his record and platform.
What Michigan Voters Should Watch Next
Michigan voters should demand clarity and records. If the family post is central, campaigns should produce an authenticated version and context, or other documentation. Voters can also look for any formal government assessment, court record, or organizational evidence tying El-Sayed to the group. So far, the public record presented by media shows denials and a disavowal by El-Sayed, and no direct documentary tie to him personally.
Trump Labels Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed a Jihadist at Port Huron Rally
President Trump arrived in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 25 for a midterm campaign rally supporting Republican Mike Rogers.
He has repeatedly described Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed as a… pic.twitter.com/ZuuKB6ktjA
— AMERICAN VALUES ALLIANCE (@XAmericanValues) October 25, 2026
Security concerns are real, and foreign-linked extremism has no place in the Senate. Americans deserve candidates who are loyal to the Constitution and transparent about their past. The standard should be simple: show evidence, or state the limits. President Trump and Mike Rogers have raised an issue many voters care about. El-Sayed has answered with a denial and disavowal. The next step is proof that resolves the dispute, one way or the other.
Sources:
thehill.com, cnn.com, huffpost.com, detroitnews.com
