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El-Sayed says transgender athletes debate is manufactured, drawing fire from Rogers

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said he is "not running to govern sports" when asked about transgender athletes in girls' sports, calling the issue manufactured. His opponent, Republican Mike Rogers, quickly used the remark in his campaign.

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Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said he is "not running to govern sports" when asked about transgender athletes in girls' sports, calling the issue manufactured. His opponent, Republican Mike Rogers, quickly used the remark in his campaign.

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