LIVE | Michigan Senate Showdown: Rogers And El-Sayed Exchange Sharp Attacks | US MIDTERMS | N18G

A live news broadcast from CNN-News18 showing a heated Michigan Senate debate between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. The candidates traded personal attacks: Rogers called El-Sayed a "con man," and El-Sayed described Rogers as "weak" and "cowardly." The debate also touched on President Donald Trump, the war with Iran, tariffs on Canadian goods, immigration, healthcare and the rising cost of living.

• Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed face off in the Michigan Senate race
• Rogers called El-Sayed a "con man"; El-Sayed called Rogers "weak" and "cowardly"
• Topics included Donald Trump, the war with Iran, tariffs on Canadian goods, immigration, healthcare and cost of living
• Live coverage from CNN-News18, ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections

The Michigan Senate race witnessed a heated exchange as Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed traded personal attacks during their high-stakes debate ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. Rogers repeatedly called El-Sayed a “con man,” while El-Sayed hit back by describing Rogers as “weak” and “cowardly.” The candidates also clashed over President Donald Trump, the war with Iran, tariffs on Canadian goods, immigration, healthcare and the rising cost of living. The sharp exchanges highlight the political divisions shaping Michigan’s closely watched Senate contest as both candidates seek to win over voters ahead of November’s midterm elections. #RogersVsElSayed #MikeRogers #AbdulElSayed #MichiganSenate #MichiganDebate #SenateDebate #USMidterms2026 #USPolitics #MichiganPolitics #DonaldTrump #TrumpPolicies #IranWar #Tariffs n18oc_live News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴 Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQ Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube