Trump plays Muslim Brotherhood card against Senate candidate El-Sayed
Reported by Al Jazeera · October 15, 2026
President Donald Trump says Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood. The organisation has wide support across the Middle East for its charitable work, but is designated a terrorist organisation by the US. El-Sayed denies ties to the group.
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- President Donald Trump says Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood. The organisation has wide support across the Middle East for its charitable work, but is designated a terrorist organisation by the
- Albanian Ministry of Justice on fire as education protesters riotVideo Duration 00 minutes 56 seconds play-arrow00:56
- US destroys dhow suspected of Iranian command and controlVideo Duration 00 minutes 25 seconds play-arrow00:25
- Sky turns orange as wildfires rage across IndonesiaVideo Duration 01 minutes 10 seconds play-arrow01:10
- Houthi attacks disrupt travel plans for Mecca pilgrimsVideo Duration 01 minutes 29 seconds play-arrow01:29