Michigan Senate debate: El-Sayed mocks Rogers for dodging gun background check question

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed mocked Republican rival Mike Rogers during Wednesday's debate after Rogers avoided a yes-or-no question on universal background checks for gun purchases. Rogers, endorsed by Trump, said "it all depends" and "in the middle" when pressed, prompting El-Sayed's sarcastic "So dependable!" jab. Rogers then accused El-Sayed of wanting to "ban the Second Amendment" before moderators moved on. Both candidates also differed on Supreme Court expansion, with Rogers saying no and El-Sayed saying "Yes, but fairly." In closing statements, Rogers appealed to Democrats who backed Rep. Haley Stevens in the primary, while El-Sayed attacked corporate money in politics and tied Rogers to Trump, citing rising costs of gas, groceries, and medical care.