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Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed calls Trump's regard for Constitution negligible

Confirmed1 source · Oct 26, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed criticized President Trump during a Sunday appearance on Al Sharpton's show, using an unflattering comparison to characterize the president's approach to the Constitution.

Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed calls Trump's regard for Constitution negligible
Image via The Hill

What happened

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed appeared on PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton on Sunday and criticized President Trump, stating that Trump has as much regard for the Constitution as "a piece of toilet paper." According to The Hill, El-Sayed was asked about numerous attacks made by the GOP and Trump about his family background and faith.

Context

El-Sayed's statement reflects escalating rhetoric in what appears to be a contested Senate race in Michigan, with the candidate responding to what he characterizes as personal attacks related to his background and religious identity. The exchange frames constitutional governance as a central point of political disagreement.