# Abdul El-Sayed dares Trump to campaign in Michigan

https://mins.news/en/video/91868

- CNN, 2026-10-08 17:14 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daNMSK_mBro

> Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed taunted Trump, challenging him to campaign in the state alongside Republican opponent Mike Rogers before their first debate on Thursday. El-Sayed has forecast a seven-point win, though the contest remains tight.

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