Vance Urges Focus on Policy in Michigan Senate Race

During a rally on Monday, Vice President JD Vance encouraged Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to address substantive policy issues rather than personal attacks. Vance’s remarks came in response to El-Sayed’s comments about Vance’s wife, which critics interpreted as racially insensitive.

At a metro Detroit rally organized by MAGA Inc., Vance emphasized, “I think the people of Michigan think it’s kind of weird when you talk about another guy’s wife.” He urged El-Sayed to discuss how he plans to protect auto workers, who have faced challenges due to policies El-Sayed has supported throughout his career.

“But whatever you want to talk about, Abdul, keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth because she’s way out of your league,” Vance added.

Vance’s remarks followed El-Sayed’s previous comments that appeared to criticize Usha Vance’s heritage. El-Sayed later clarified his intention was to highlight Vance’s implication that some families are “more American” due to their longer presence in the country.

Conservative commentator Ryan Girdusky responded to El-Sayed’s statements, suggesting they reflect a belief that rural White Americans in Michigan are racists.

Vance further criticized El-Sayed’s immigration stance, saying it undermines support for working people. Vance highlighted El-Sayed’s past support for granting driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, and its potential impact on American truckers’ wages.

Both candidates agree on using tariffs to support American industry, despite differing on immigration issues.

The El-Sayed campaign did not respond to inquiries for comment from Fox News Digital.