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US Vice-President JD Vance Accuses Michigan Senate Candidate

US Vice-President JD Vance Accuses Michigan Senate Candidate

Sep 01, 2026 - 23:30
Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed 'evil' at campaign rally
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  • US Vice-President JD Vance has described Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as "a very, very evil" person at a campaign rally in Michigan, accusing him of being a divisive figure.
  • He also warned El-Sayed to "keep my wife's name the hell out of your mouth", after the candidate appeared to suggest that Vance's late grandfather would not accept Second Lady Usha Vance, who is Hindu.
  • El-Sayed shot back at Vance later on Monday, accusing the Trump administration of pushing "evil" policies and "starting wars abroad when there's peace".

US Vice-President JD Vance has launched a scathing attack on Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, branding him a "divisive figure" with a penchant for tearing communities apart.

In a heated speech at a campaign rally in Michigan, Vance accused El-Sayed of being a master manipulator who seeks to exploit America's divisions for personal gain. The vice-president warned El-Sayed to steer clear of making personal attacks on his family, specifically Second Lady Usha Vance, who is Hindu.

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El-sayed fired back vance, accusing

El-Sayed fired back at Vance, accusing the Trump administration of pushing "evil" policies that have ravaged working-class Americans and exacerbated social divisions. He also took aim at Vice-President Vance's own legacy, suggesting that he is driven

"Evil is ripping healthcare away from working people in exchange for tax breaks for billionaires," El-Sayed said in an interview with CNN. "Evil is making people pay more for groceries and gas while pushing for trade wars and actual war. Evil is dividing people for your own gain.

Evil is selling out your morals for a little bit of power."

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The Michigan Senate race has become a lightning rod for controversy, with El-Sayed facing off against Trump ally Mike Rogers in a battle that will determine the fate of the state's Democratic Party.

A recent survey showed that El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over Rogers, sparking concerns among Republican strategists. The outcome of the election could have significant implications for the midterm elections and the future of American politics.

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