Trump says El-Sayed should be sent ‘back to where he came from,’ which is Rochester Hills, Michigan: ‘You ought to vote for Mike Rogers’

President Donald Trump used a Friday night rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, to weigh in on the Senate contest in Michigan. He told the crowd to back Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers and reject Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

According to Mediaite, Trump noticed people wearing shirts that said “Blacks for Trump.” He addressed them directly, saying, “Blacks for Trump, you ought to vote for Mike Rogers.” He then described El-Sayed as someone who does not like Jewish people or Black people.

The president added, “Not that other guy, because he doesn’t like Jewish people and he doesn’t like Black people. I’m talking about Abdul. Abdul is not a big fan of Jewish people, and he’s not a big fan of Black people. And I hope you’re going to vote against him and send him back to where he came from.”

El-Sayed’s birthplace and background in the Michigan race

Abdul El-Sayed was born in Rochester Hills, Michigan, in 1984. His parents immigrated from Egypt. He previously worked as a public health official and is now the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.

Rogers, the Republican in the race, has described El-Sayed as a “risk to our national security.” Trump has referred to the Democrat as a “jihadist.” If elected, El-Sayed would become the first Muslim to serve in the Senate.

At the same Florida rally, Trump spoke about Black and Jewish voters who might support El-Sayed. He said that choosing the Democrat would mean “You’re not smart.”

The day before the Daytona Beach event, Trump used the word “crazy” to describe Black and Jewish voters who back El-Sayed.

Trump’s comments tied the Michigan race to his message for the audience in Florida. He repeated the request for support for Rogers while making claims about El-Sayed’s attitudes toward Jewish and Black people.

Abdul El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens in the primaries to secure the Democratic ticket for the Michigan Senate race. El-Sayed’s views on Israel have sparked dissent within his party, with even Nancy Pelosi voicing her discontent.

However, the criticism has done little to slow El-Sayed’s momentum. He has secured an endorsement from former President Barack Obama and even campaigned alongside him.

“Michigan, you and I have proved before that it’s hard to stop change when it’s time has come. So I’m asking you to do it again in 10 days,” Obama said at El-Sayed’s rally in Detroit a week ago, according to The Guardian.

According to MS NOW, El-Sayed currently has a five-point lead over Rogers in the midterm polls.