Trump rallies in Iowa, lauds Haley Stevens' shift and attacks Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed
At a rally in Iowa, President Trump praised former Democrat Haley Stevens for supporting Republican Mike Rogers, while disparaging Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed with a “jihadist” remark and predicted a strong Republican victory in the upcoming midterms.
President Donald Trump addressed a crowd in Iowa, commending former Democratic congresswoman Haley Stevens for backing Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan. He said, "I don’t know Haley, I’ve never met Haley, but Haley said what few people are willing to say," and added that she could even join the Republican Party.
Trump then turned to the Democratic Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, describing him as a “jihadist” and suggesting that voters might need to put him through metal detectors. El-Sayed responded that he would submit to a metal detector if Trump would agree to a lie detector test.
The president also warned that a Democratic win in Congress could lead to a “1929-style economic depression” and reiterated his pledge to give every adult American $5,000 if Republicans secured both chambers. He concluded by urging supporters to vote, predicting a “tremendous victory” on Election Day.
The rally was part of Trump’s final campaign stops before the 2026 midterm elections, aimed at boosting Republican candidates in key Senate races.