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Rogers says he never called El-Sayed a terrorist, after Trump's remarks

Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers said on Meet the Press that he has never called Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed a terrorist, after President Trump used that word and "jihadist" for El-Sayed.

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Mike Rogers, the Republican former congressman running for Michigan's open Senate seat, said he has never called his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, a terrorist. He spoke in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press."

NBC News says President Trump called El-Sayed a "jihadist" and a "violent terrorist." The Hill describes Trump's remarks as anti-Muslim rhetoric toward El-Sayed. The Hill reports that host Kristen Welker asked Rogers whether he agreed with Trump's description.

The reports available do not include Rogers' full answer or say whether he agreed or disagreed with Trump's wording. The Hill says the interview aired on Sunday.

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  1. NBC NewsMike Rogers on Trump calling Abdul El-Sayed a terrorist: ‘I've never called him a terrorist’Sun, Oct 25, 9:44 AM EDT
  2. The HillRogers: I never called El-Sayed a 'terrorist'Mon, Oct 26, 8:48 AM EDT

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