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Trump warns of 'rigged election' after El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic nomination
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Trump warns of 'rigged election' after El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic nomination

From Arab Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Donald Trump questioned the integrity of Michigan's elections after Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for the US Senate race.
  • Trump alleged Wayne County, which includes Detroit, is corrupt and has more votes than registered voters, without providing evidence.
  • He also warned about "fake mail-in ballots" and urged support for Republican candidate Mike Rogers against El-Sayed in the upcoming midterm election.

President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the integrity of Michigan's elections following Abdul El-Sayed's victory in the Democratic primary for the US Senate race. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to target Wayne County, home to Detroit, labeling it one of the "most corrupt voting areas" in the United States.

most corrupt voting areas

— Donald TrumpIn a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump targeted Wayne County, alleging it was among the 'most corrupt voting areas' in the United States.

Without offering evidence, Trump claimed that Wayne County had experienced instances where the number of votes cast exceeded the number of registered voters. These comments came shortly after The Associated Press projected El-Sayed as the winner, following a close race against US Representative Haley Stevens. El-Sayed secured approximately 48.5% of the vote, with Stevens receiving 47.5%.

Trump also voiced concerns about what he termed "fake mail-in ballots" and encouraged voters to back Republican candidate Mike Rogers in the November 3 midterm elections. Rogers, who ran unopposed in the Republican primary and has Trump's endorsement, is set to face El-Sayed in the general election.

fake mail-in ballots

— Donald TrumpThe president also warned about what he called 'fake mail-in ballots' and urged voters to support Republican candidate Mike Rogers.

In subsequent remarks, Trump attacked El-Sayed directly, calling him a "Communist loser" and making accusations regarding his stances on Israel and Jewish people. Trump framed El-Sayed's win as a positive development for Republicans.

Communist loser

— Donald TrumpLater, Trump attacked El-Sayed, referring to him as a 'Communist loser' and making accusations about his views on Israel and Jewish people.
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Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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