Senator Bernie Sanders campaigned in Detroit on behalf of progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, arguing that Michigan's Democratic primary is less a contest against fellow candidate Haley Stevens than a broader fight against wealthy political donors. Sanders framed the race as evidence of moneyed interests trying to shape Democratic primaries, a message consistent with his long-running critique of big-money influence in politics.

Speaking on Saturday, Sanders claimed the "billionaire class" had spent roughly $50 million (about £39 million) to defeat El-Sayed, and questioned why wealthy donors appeared "afraid" of his campaign. The remarks came during a rally as El-Sayed and Stevens vie for the Democratic nomination in Michigan's Senate race.