{
  "id": 16796228,
  "title": "Trump escalates anti-Muslim rhetoric before midterms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/trump-escalates-anti-muslim-rhetoric-before-midterms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T21:06:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Axios",
    "slug": "axios",
    "url": "https://www.axios.com/2026/10/27/trump-abdul-el-sayed-muslim-faith-midterm-campaign"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Trump intensified his anti-Muslim rhetoric ahead of the midterm elections, potentially galvanizing Republican voters while risking alienation of moderate and independent voters. During a Michigan rally for Senate candidate Mike Rogers, Trump falsely claimed that El-Sayed would need a metal detector in the Senate, called him a \"jihadist\" and falsely accused him of wanting to impose Sharia law in Michigan. El-Sayed has denied any ties to extremist groups, but the strategy could energize Trump's base, according to political consultant Dennis Darnoi, though it may discourage some Jewish and Black Democrats from supporting him. A Michigan State University poll found that 38% of likely voters would be less likely to support a Muslim candidate, but 58% said a candidate's religion would make no difference, and 52% would be less likely to support someone if they endorsed a Muslim. Trump and some GOP members have used bigotry and racism as their election strategy, according to Haris Tarin of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, who believes the attacks will have an adverse effect on American Muslims and other voters.",
  "summary": "President Trump has increasingly singled out Muslim politicians and communities in a bid to rally his base in the final push before election day. Why it matters: Trump's comments could energize some Republican voters in close races, but the strategy could alienate those who see the rhetoric as fearmongering or discriminatory . Driving the news: Trump's Monday appearance at a Michigan rally for…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "Ahead of the midterms: Trump promises millions for tips on election fraud",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/vor-den-midterms-trump-verspricht-millionen-fur-hinweise-auf",
        "published": "2026-10-26T20:24:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}