Campaign · 10/12/2026
Trump Looms Large as El-Sayed Urges Big Democratic Wins
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says Democrats need decisive midterm victories, predicting Trump and Republican allies will question the results.
Why it matters
His warning puts Trump at the center of Democratic messaging as the party seeks control of both chambers of Congress.
- ★El-Sayed made the remarks Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press.
- ★Democrats are favored to win the House in the November 3 midterms.
- ★Polls suggest Democrats could also gain a Senate majority.