Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inRachel DobkinMonday 26 October 2026 08:01 GMTPresident Donald Trump stands in front of a screen showing Democratic senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed as he speaks during a campaign rally (AFP/Getty)President Donald Trump demanded Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed go through Capitol metal detectors if elected, falsely accusing him of ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.El-Sayed, who holds a narrow lead over Republican opponent Mike Rogers in a recent poll, denied the allegations and emphasized his commitment to the U.S. Constitution.Former President Barack Obama campaigned for El-Sayed in Detroit while criticizing Trump's war in Iran at a separate rally in Cleveland.Trump is facing a 39 percent approval rating, with 67 percent of Americans disapproving of his handling of both the economy and the conflict in Iran.Voters overwhelmingly identified lowering the cost of living and ending the eight-month-old Iran war as primary concerns ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.In fullTrump demands metal detectors for Abdul El-Sayed at US capitol as he spews attacks at Democrat during rallyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in