Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Trump calls El-Sayed 'communist loser,' seeks FBI Michigan primary probe
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, talked on TV one Wednesday about an election in the state of Michigan.
In that election, people picked who would represent their political party in an important race.
A man named Abdul El-Sayed won the vote, but President Trump did not like the result.
He called El-Sayed mean names, like a 'communist loser,' and said he hates Jewish people and Israel.
Mr. Trump also said he thought the election was not fair.
He said a group called 'Get Out The Voter' tried to turn in fake forms about who could vote.
He asked the FBI, America's big crime-fighting team, to investigate and to work with the Department of Justice.
He even said Detroit has very corrupt elections and that more votes were counted than there were voters.
The Associated Press, a news organization, reported that El-Sayed got 48.5% of the votes and Haley Stevens got 47.5%, making it a very close race.
Donald Trump called Michigan primary winner Abdul El-Sayed a 'communist loser' who hates 'Jews and Israel.'
Trump said he asked the FBI director to fully investigate the Michigan primary and work with the Department of Justice to prosecute those responsible for any crimes.
Trump alleged that the Michigan-based 'Get Out The Voter' organization attempted to submit fraudulent voter registration forms.
Trump claimed Wayne County (Detroit) is one of the most corrupt voting areas, with more votes cast than voters.
The Associated Press called the race with El-Sayed at 48.5% of the vote versus 47.5% for US Rep. Haley Stevens.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed, and US Rep. Haley Stevens.
- What
- Trump called El-Sayed a 'communist loser' and sought an FBI investigation into the Michigan Democratic primary, alleging fraudulent voter registration forms.
- When
- On Wednesday, during a primetime address by Trump.
- Where
- Michigan, particularly Wayne County (Detroit).
- Why
- Trump claimed election-related misconduct, alleging that 'Get Out The Voter' submitted fraudulent voter registration forms and that Wayne County had more votes than voters.
Defenders of the Election Process
Trump's Fraud Claims
Michigan voter fraud allegations
Defenders of the Election Process
The Associated Press called the race with El-Sayed ahead 48.5% to 47.5%, and no fraudulent activity has been confirmed; the close margin reflects a competitive contest.
Trump's Fraud Claims
Trump alleged that 'Get Out The Voter' submitted fraudulent voter registration forms and claimed Wayne County had more votes cast than voters, calling it one of the most corrupt voting areas in the world.
Abdul El-Sayed's primary win
Defenders of the Election Process
El-Sayed is a progressive candidate who narrowly defeated US Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic primary according to AP vote counts.
Trump's Fraud Claims
Trump called El-Sayed a 'communist loser' who hates 'Jews and Israel' and said his victory is good news for Republicans because 'Dumocrats crazy policies will only get worse.'
- Election
- Michigan Democratic primary
- Projected winner
- Abdul El-Sayed (48.5% of the vote)
- Runner-up
- US Rep. Haley Stevens (47.5%)
- Allegation
- Fraudulent voter registration forms by 'Get Out The Voter'
- Investigation requested
- FBI probe, with Department of Justice prosecution of any crimes
- Contested area
- Wayne County (Detroit), Michigan
- Race called by
- Associated Press