Mike Rogers says he has not called El-Sayed a terrorist

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Michigan Senate candidate and former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers said in an exclusive Meet the Press interview that he has never called Abdul El-Sayed a terrorist, responding to President Donald Trump’s use of the labels “jihadist” and “violent terrorist” for El-Sayed. The Independent reported that El-Sayed was slightly ahead of Rogers in the Michigan Senate race.

WHO: Mike Rogers, Michigan Senate candidate and former U.S. representative

WHAT: Rogers said he had never called Abdul El-Sayed a terrorist, responding to Trump’s remarks about El-Sayed.

WHEN: Reported Oct 25, 2026 at 9:44 AM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Trump’s remarks about El-Sayed prompted Rogers’ response.

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