Tucker Carlson trash-talks Republican nominee in Michigan Senate race

WorldPolitics
3 Sep 2026 • 10:22 PM MYT
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Tucker Carlson trash-talks Republican nominee in Michigan Senate race

  • Tucker Carlson unexpectedly praised Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling his platform "literally Trumpian."
  • Carlson denounced Republican candidate Mike Rogers, claiming he would not vote for him "at gunpoint" and stating that he should be far from any position of power.
  • Podcaster Saagar Enjeti joined Carlson in highlighting El-Sayed's "America First" messaging, particularly his opposition to foreign military aid in favor of domestic issues like healthcare.
  • El-Sayed previously won the Democratic primary against Representative Haley Stevens despite facing millions in opposition spending from AIPAC.
  • Both commentators predicted Rogers would lose in November, citing his previous Senate campaign defeat in Michigan even while Donald Trump won the state.

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