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Trump steps up attacks on El-Sayed as Michigan Senate race nears end

The Hill reports Trump made the remarks at a Sunday Michigan rally, and El-Sayed is seeking to become the first Muslim senator in history.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN After Hours
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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPresident Trump is sharpening his attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, after a Sunday rally where he made Islamophobic comments about him, and El-Sayed's allies tell The Hill it will backfire.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOn ABC's The View, Sunny Hostin called the remarks dangerous, reckless Islamophobia, and Election Day is closing in fast.

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  1. El-Sayed, Jets, Antonelli, Packers and Alaska · The Hill
  2. Trump escalates attacks on El-Sayed as Michigan Senate race tightens… · Fox News
  3. Michigan Senate race turns to Detroit as Obama and Nicki Minaj court… · Washington Examiner
  4. Trump faces backlash after invoking 9/11 in verbal assault on El-Sayed · BBC
  5. Record early voting; Alaska suit; Kane wins Ballon d'Or · ABC News
  6. Perry documentary, Cheesecake jab, Alaska Senate suit · New York Post
  7. Trump steps up attacks on El-Sayed as Michigan Senate race nears end (this story)
  8. DOJ sues Alaska over two Dan Sullivans on the Senate ballot · The Conversation

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