Sanders calls Michigan Senate race a test of Trump, accuses president of using racism to divide voters

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   Sanders calls Michigan Senate race a test of Trump, accuses president of using racism to divide voters ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Oct 25, 2026

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   GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) used a campaign rally for Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed on Sunday to launch a blistering attack on President Donald Trump, accusing him of running a corrupt administration, stoking racial divisions, and using his political pow…

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