On Wednesday, August 6th, 2026, President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, calling the progressive candidate "full of s---" and accusing Democrats of embracing communism. Speaking at an event in Las Vegas, Trump argued that communism represents the greatest threat to the United States in its history, surpassing even World War One, World War Two, Pearl Harbor, and 9/11.
Trump stated, "Communism is the greatest threat to our country in its history, including even World War One, World War Two, Pearl Harbor, 9/11. I think it's the greatest threat."
He warned voters against allowing socialist candidates into office, saying, "They're crazy, and we can't let them get into office."
During his remarks, Trump referenced Venezuela as an example, saying, "Look at Venezuela, where it was such a rich country 20 years ago," to illustrate the dangers he associates with socialist policies.
Trump also criticized the promises made by such candidates, stating, "Would you like a free house? We'll take one from your neighbor. Would you like free rent? We'll take it from whoever. We'll take your building away from the landlord," and warned that the result would be "nothing but death, squalor, poverty. You'll have a life of hell."
In Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, Haley Stevens narrowly won by less than one percentage point, according to The Associated Press, and will face Republican Mike Rogers in the November general election for the seat being vacated by a retiring senator.
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who spoke at The People V event and was greeted by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), remains a focal point of the ongoing political discourse.
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