El-Sayed, Rogers trade personal and political punches in Michigan Senate debate

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wasted no time going after former Rep. Mike Rogers over the Iran war -- and he didn't let up in their first U.S. Senate debate, arguing that Michiganders are struggling to make ends meet because of President Trump's war and his tariffs.

El-Sayed, Rogers trade personal and political punches in Michigan Senate debate

TL;DR

  • Democrat Abdul El-Sayed confronted former Rep. Mike Rogers in their first Senate debate.
  • El-Sayed blamed President Trump's policies, specifically mentioning the Iran war and tariffs, for economic struggles in Michigan.
  • The criticism regarding economic issues was a sustained point by El-Sayed during the debate.