'Stupid... like Donald Trump': Abdul mocks Rogers, 'He's following POTUS like a fundamental idiot'

Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is taking aim at Republican opponent Mike Rogers, questioning his independence and accusing him of simply following the direction of corporations or President Donald Trump. Speaking about Rogers, El-Sayed said he 'doesn’t actually have any real beliefs' and argued that voters should look at who he believes Rogers is 'taking orders from.' El-Sayed then delivered his sharpest line, calling that person a 'fundamental idiot.' The remarks come as the two candidates face off in a closely watched Michigan Senate race, with both sides stepping up attacks ahead of the 2026 election.