Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTucker Carlson has unexpectedly praised Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling his platform “literally Trumpian” (AFP/Getty)Tucker Carlson unexpectedly praised Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling his platform "literally Trumpian." Carlson denounced Republican candidate Mike Rogers, claiming he would not vote for him "at gunpoint" and stating that he should be far from any position of power. Podcaster Saagar Enjeti joined Carlson in highlighting El-Sayed's "America First" messaging, particularly his opposition to foreign military aid in favor of domestic issues like healthcare. El-Sayed previously won the Democratic primary against Representative Haley Stevens despite facing millions in opposition spending from AIPAC. Both commentators predicted Rogers would lose in November, citing his previous Senate campaign defeat in Michigan even while Donald Trump won the state. In fullTucker Carlson joins in MAGA lovefest with Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed and describes him as ‘literally Trumpian’More 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