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Mike Rogers: “This is a contrast election between common sense and crazy. And there is no crazier choice on the ballot than…”

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

Haley's a good person. She's always been very thoughtful. She loves her state. She served it as best she could and she's speaking the truth. This is a contrast election between common sense and crazy. And there is no crazier choice on the ballot than [Abdul] El Sayed. 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 an answer for that. (01:47–01:56)

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Asserts that Abdul El Sayed is the most extreme candidate on the ballot.

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“I'm sad to tell you the media has not done a great job in making [Abdul El Sayed] answer for [his positions].”
Asserts that the media has failed to hold Abdul El Sayed accountable for his positions.01:58-02:02
“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