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Mike Rogers: “I'm sad to tell you the media has not done a great job in making [Abdul El Sayed] answer for [his positions].”

Featuring: Mike Rogers, Conservative | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Michigan

Trump Praises Haley Stevens For Endorsing Mike Rogers In Michigan Senate Race

Published November 1, 2026

This is a contrast election between common sense and crazy. And there is no crazier choice on the ballot than EL Syed. What he stands for. And he needs to answer for that. And I'm sad to tell you the media has not done a great job in making [Abdul El Sayed] answer for [his positions]. that. But I believe the people of Michigan are going to make the right choice. And I think Haley did a heroic and thing for the country. (01:58–02:02)

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Asserts that the media has failed to hold Abdul El Sayed accountable for his positions.

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“This is a contrast election between common sense and crazy. And there is no crazier choice on the ballot than [Abdul] El Sayed.”
Asserts that Abdul El Sayed is the most extreme candidate on the ballot.01:47-01:56
“We're in a heightened threat environment. Everybody in politics is.”
Asserts that there is an increased threat level for everyone involved in politics.02:23-02:26
“Of course, [Haley Stevens] and her fiance have been getting a lot of threats.”
Asserts that Haley Stevens and her fiancé have received numerous threats.02:27-02:31