Election Day 2026: Trump attacks Michigan candidate as pundits debate war and economy

President Donald Trump targeted Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Truth Social early on November 3, 2026, as voters prepared to decide the fate of both chambers of Congress. The president wrote that El-Sayed hates Jews, Blacks, and Whites, calling only fools to vote for him. He predicted the candidate would do voters in with certainty. The comments landed just before a major phone interview on Fox & Friends, where Trump addressed the ongoing conflict with Iran and the state of the nation.

The election brings all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats to the ballot, alongside key state races. Trump used his morning appearance to minimize the severity of the war in Iran. He stated that Iran possessed a nuclear threat and remains the top state sponsor of terror. The president claimed the country had been decapitated, noting that Iran had 159 ships. He asserted that every ship now rests at the bottom of the sea and every airplane lies in small pieces on runways.

Trump described an overnight strike on an anti-aircraft facility as a minor attack rather than a declaration of war. He said the United States had knocked out Iran's nuclear capability while maintaining surveillance of the site. The president credited the Space Force, established during his first term, for its visibility, stating that personnel can see a badge and name tag on a man's chest from outer space.

Media commentary on Election Day morning focused heavily on the potential for a shift in power. Hasan Piker, a Twitch streamer, posted on X about the strength of the MAGA movement. He questioned whether racial polarization and vitriol still resonate with Americans facing negative real wage growth. He asked if Trump could reverse every campaign promise and still maintain his base.

On Pod Save America, hosts expressed optimism for a blue wave. Jon Lovett argued that failing to win both chambers would be a loss given the current political environment. He cited a president he called despicable, an illegal war, and tariffs. He described the Republican Congress as rubber-stamping a lawless administration. Jon Favreau asked if losing both chambers would feel like a defeat, to which Lovett answered affirmatively.

Joe Scarborough offered a contrasting view on Morning Joe. He called the Republican closing arguments astronomically stupid, specifically criticizing the focus on communism. He noted that Ramaswamy focused on communism while Amy Acton held no such views. Scarborough argued that Donald Trump holds communist views. He suggested the party was invoking communism instead of discussing the price of gas, diesel, and groceries. He concluded that the strategy and a reflecting pool do not add up to a Republican victory.