El-Sayed responds to Trump attacks, calls himself 'main character of the midterms'

At a rally, Vance called El-Sayed "evil," prompting El-Sayed to retort that Trump administration policies were "evil" and accuse Vance of employing a "dog whistle."

El-Sayed further mocked President Trump, stating that the repeated attacks on him and his wife, Sarah Jukaku, would make him the "main character of the midterms" ahead of the 2026 elections. Trump had previously shared a post on Truth Social comparing himself and Melania Trump with a photo of El-Sayed and Jukaku, writing, "Two VERY DIFFERENT Americas."

El-Sayed responded to Trump's post by saying, "Come at us, bro. My wife has more strength than he has ever had. So, come at us. See what happens." He also referred to his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, as an "NPC," a term shorthand for a non-player character in video games.