President Trump has called Abdul El-Sayed a 'jihadist' and demanded he undergo additional security screening, sparking outrage in the lead-up to the Michigan Senate election.
Trump Rips into Michigan Nominee with Scathing Accusations
Trump made these comments about Abdul El-Sayed during a recent interview. The President claimed that El-Sayed would be the only Senator who would need to undergo additional security screening before entering the Senate chamber.
No Higher Screening for Other Muslim Members of Congress
Trump's comments about El-Sayed were made during a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, where he also claimed that El-Sayed is a "Member of the Muslim Brotherhood" and should not be allowed inside the Capitol building. This isn't the first time Trump has targeted El-Sayed, who has been facing criticism for his politics and Islamic background.
The rally was attended by former President Barack Obama, who campaigned with El-Sayed in Detroit just a day before. It's worth noting that Trump's comments about El-Sayed come as he is trying to rally support for Republican candidates ahead of the midterms. The election is less than two weeks away, and Trump is making a last-ditch effort to sway voters.
But here's the thing: other Muslim members of Congress, including Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, do not face higher levels of screening than their colleagues. So what's the real reason behind Trump's comments?
Source: Google News
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