- President Donald Trump targeted Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a campaign rally in Tennessee, repeatedly referring to him as "Mohammed."
- Trump acknowledged knowing El-Sayed's actual first name but insisted he could call him whatever he wants because he is the president.
- Trump repeatedly labeled El-Sayed, who would be the first Muslim U.S. senator if elected, a "jihadist lunatic" and a "radical extremist."
- El-Sayed responded on social media, accusing Trump of using his name and faith to distract voters from pressing economic and healthcare issues.
- Trump praised El-Sayed's Republican rival, Mike Rogers, following a televised debate between the two candidates for Michigan's Senate seat.
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