Mike Rogers Dodges MAGA Question

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Updated Oct 25, 4:30pm ET

Mike Rogers repeatedly declined to say whether he considers himself a MAGA Republican. President Donald Trump rallied for Rogers in Michigan and repeated accusations against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, including calling him a jihadist. Rogers, a former congressman endorsed by Trump, is running against El-Sayed, a former public health official, for Michigan’s open Senate seat. The winner will replace retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, and El-Sayed would be the first Muslim senator. Rogers and Trump have alleged Muslim Brotherhood connections; El-Sayed denies ties and says the attacks target his faith and Egyptian heritage. On Meet the Press, Rogers said he had never called El-Sayed a terrorist. The election is Nov. 3.

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Left-leaning outlets framed Rogers as trying to avoid Trump’s MAGA brand while still using attacks on El-Sayed’s identity. Common Dreams tied the exchange to Trump’s weakened standing with voters. HuffPost stressed Democratic complaints that the allegations target El-Sayed’s faith and Egyptian heritage. MEDIAite lingered on the rally line that drew silence and made Rogers look exposed.

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Right-leaning outlets framed the issue as scrutiny of El-Sayed, not prejudice, while presenting Rogers as the broader candidate. The Daily Wire emphasized alleged Muslim Brotherhood links and cited Rogers saying Democrats were turning to him. Townhall cast El-Sayed’s response as defensive and dismissive of legitimate questions.

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