Michigan Senate debate turns fiery as Rogers attacks El-Sayed over loyalty

During Wednesday's Michigan Senate debate, Republican Mike Rogers accused Democrat Abdul El-Sayed of dual loyalty to a foreign Islamic group, prompting El-Sayed to call the attack "shameful" and defend his patriotism. Rogers claimed El-Sayed supported defunding police and deleted related online material, also alleging he asked former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to defund police there. El-Sayed denied any affiliation with the Muslim Brotherhood, citing his mother's nursing career in Missouri. El-Sayed, who served in public health, emphasized pride in the Constitution and religious freedom, rebuking Rogers for questioning his loyalty. The exchange occurred during a law enforcement question, with Rogers portraying El-Sayed as anti-police.