El-Sayed Strikes Defiant Tone, Mocks Republicans After Capping Off Blue Wave in Michigan

Detroit — Democratic Senate nominee struck a defiant tone in a speech to supporters after capping off Tuesday night’s blue wave with a win over Republican candidate in what was perhaps the most closely watched Senate race in the country.

In his 20-minute victory speech, the upstart progressive extended no olive branch to Republicans, instead gloating and mocking Rogers, Vice President and Trump, the last of whom often mocked his name.

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Charles Hilu

Charles Hilu is a national affairs reporter at National Review. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he previously worked at the Washington Free Beacon and The Dispatch before joining National Review in 2026.

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Detroit — Democratic Senate nominee struck a defiant tone in a speech to supporters after capping off Tuesday night’s blue wave with a win over Republican candidate in what was perhaps the most closely watched Senate race in the country.

In his 20-minute victory speech, the upstart progressive extended no olive branch to Republicans, instead gloating and mocking Rogers, Vice President and Trump, the last of whom often mocked his name.

About the Author

Charles Hilu

Charles Hilu is a national affairs reporter at National Review. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he previously worked at the Washington Free Beacon and The Dispatch before joining National Review in 2026.