Trump dials up Islamophobia against Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan Senate rally

At a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, Donald Trump made anti-Muslim attacks against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, including baselessly calling him a “jihadist.” Trump said El-Sayed would have to pass through a metal detector to enter the Senate and suggested Christmas would be cancelled if he won. The president visited Michigan to support Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. El-Sayed is running against Republican Mike Rogers for the seat being vacated by Democratic Senator Gary Peters, in a race considered crucial to control of the Senate.