By Sohaib Shams
Former President Donald Trump told supporters at a campaign event to send a political figure identified as El-Sayed "back to where he came from," echoing rhetoric he has previously directed at opponents of color.
Remarks at rally
The comment, captured in a 37-second video clip, shows Trump addressing a crowd and singling out El-Sayed without specifying the individual's full name or office. The phrase mirrors language Trump used in 2019 against four Democratic congresswomen, which drew widespread condemnation as racist.
Context unclear
The clip does not indicate which El-Sayed Trump referenced, nor does it provide the date or location of the rally. Several public figures share the surname, including former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
