Vance Calls El-Sayed 'Very Evil' at Michigan Rally

Vice President JD Vance delivered a sharp rebuke of Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed during a campaign rally on Monday, August 31, 2026, labeling him "very, very evil" and accusing him of divisive politics. Speaking at a MAGA Inc. event in Sterling Heights, Vance campaigned for Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and gubernatorial nominee John James, intensifying the GOP's push in key Michigan races ahead of the November midterm elections. Vance's criticism centered on El-Sayed's recent comments and associations.