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El-Sayed Calls Out Trump's Muslim Attacks
El-Sayed turns Trump's Muslim identity attacks back on him with Saudi and Qatari deals.
In brief
El-Sayed turns Trump's Muslim identity attacks back on him with Saudi and Qatari deals. El-Sayed highlights Trump's hypocrisy by contrasting his Muslim identity comments with Saudi and Qatari financial ties. Originally reported by Newsweek.
El-Sayed highlights Trump's hypocrisy
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed turned President Donald Trump's attacks on his Muslim identity back on the president during a Sunday rally.
Trump's Muslim identity comments
Trump repeatedly called El-Sayed a 'jihadist' without evidence and referred to him as 'Muhammad' instead of Abdul.
Saudi and Qatari deals
El-Sayed contrasted Trump's treatment of his name with Saudi investment in Jared Kushner's private equity and Qatar's $400 million jet.
El-Sayed's campaign comments
El-Sayed said he doesn't care how Trump pronounces his name or remembers his full name, claiming he'll be 'senator after November'.
White House response
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle stated El-Sayed wants to raise taxes, defund police, and destroy the Michigan auto industry.
Michigan Senate race
El-Sayed leads Republican Mike Rogers in a tight Michigan Senate race with recent polls showing narrow advantages.
The essence
El-Sayed highlights Trump's hypocrisy by contrasting his Muslim identity comments with Saudi and Qatari financial ties.
