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El Sayed says he will work with Trump: ‘He can read the tea leaves’

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Rowe, R. (2026, November 5). El Sayed says he will work with Trump: ‘He can read the tea leaves’. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4793872/abdul-el-sayed-work-with-trump-read-tea-leaves/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-11-05 · by Rena Rowe

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Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El Sayed indicated a readiness to collaborate with President Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of working together on mutual policy goals despite their past conflicts during his campaign. Appearing on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," El Sayed stated that he is willing to engage with anyone, including Trump, and suggested that political disagreements should not hinder progress towards shared objectives.
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Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul el Sayed expressed a willingness to work with President Donald Trump, striking a more conciliatory tone after a campaign in which he repeatedly clashed with the president and his allies. During an appearance on MS Now’s Morning Joe, el Sayed said, “I’m willing to work with anyone,” arguing that despite political differences, lawmakers should seek common ground. This shift comes as el Sayed looks to collaborate on shared policy priorities, despite previous tensions between them.

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Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul el Sayed expressed a willingness to work with President Donald Trump on shared policy priorities, striking a more conciliatory tone after a campaign in which he repeatedly clashed with the president and his allies.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-05
🔮 Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul el Sayed expressed a willingness to work with President Donald Trump on shared policy priorities, striking a more conciliatory tone after a campaign in which he repeatedly clashed with the president and his allies.
2026-11-05 · Washington Examiner
El Sayed says he will work with Trump: ‘He can read the tea leaves’ · assertive framing

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Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul el Sayed expressed a willingness to work with President Donald Trump on shared policy priorities, striking a more conciliatory tone after a campaign in which he repeatedly clashed with the president and his allies. asserted
he → express → president
“I’m willing to work with anyone,” el Sayed said during an appearance on MS Now’s Morning Joe, arguing that Trump’s political influence should not prevent lawmakers from pursuing common ground. asserted
influence → ’m → ground
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