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Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed has sparked backlash inside her party, with tensions over Israel and antisemitism at the centre of the split. Stevens had criticised El-Sayed over an outside ad linking U.S. support for Israel to living costs, while El-Sayed said the ad was not connected to his campaign. U.S. President Donald Trump praised Stevens and said he would “love her to join the Republican Party”.


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Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed has sparked backlash inside her party, with tensions over Israel and antisemitism at the centre of the split.

Stevens had criticised El-Sayed over an outside ad linking U.S. support for Israel to living costs, while El-Sayed said the ad was not connected to his campaign.

U.S. President Donald Trump praised Stevens and said he would “love her to join the Republican Party”.