Mike Rogers: "I know what happens when America becomes afraid to call evil by its name."
U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R-MI) accused his opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, and El-Sayed's running mate, Hasan Piker, of defending terrorists and excusing extremism. Rogers stated that they "attack America, they excuse extremism, they treat our country like it's the villain," and alleged El-Sayed is funded by groups like the Muslim Brotherhood. Rogers contrasted his own background as a former FBI agent and chairman of the House Intelligence Committee with El-Sayed's alleged sympathies.
This rhetoric highlights the framing of national security and foreign policy in the upcoming Senate race, directly impacting voter perceptions of the candidates' stances on terrorism and American values.
MIKE ROGERS ABDUL EL-SAYED HASAN PIKER MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD 9/11
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