Mike Rogers

“I dedicated my life to keeping our families safe – working in the shadows, hunting down terrorists, and standing on the frontlines of our national security.”

Mike Rogers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Rogers wrote this in a fundraising email in which he suggested he played an active role in the killing of Osama bin Laden.

“When I served as a US army officer and an FBI special agent, I swore a sacred oath to defend the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic,”

Mike Rogers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Rogers wrote this in a fundraising email screenshot shared online by Azi Paybarah.

“I spent years hunting terrorists and bringing Osama bin Laden to justice. Never in a million years did I think that I would be running against someone who believes America deserved 9/11.”

Mike Rogers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Rogers said this the night El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination; a NYT factcheck found the second part was false.

“Conspiracy theorists around the world will just claim the photos are doctored anyway, and there is a real risk that releasing the photos will only serve to inflame public opinion in the Middle East.”

Mike Rogers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Rogers said this in a statement days after the Bin Laden raid, supporting Obama's decision not to release graphic images.

“The risks of release outweigh the benefits,”

Mike Rogers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Rogers said this in a statement days after the Bin Laden raid, supporting Obama's decision not to release graphic images.

“Abdul doesn’t represent a vision for the future. He’s leading a movement grounded in ideological fanaticism,”

Mike Rogers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Rogers said this the night that Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for the Senate race.

“I saw the dead body of Osama bin Laden with my own eyes, knowing that together, we had delivered justice for America.”

Mike Rogers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

Rogers wrote this in bold type in a fundraising email, but he was not in Abbottabad or the White House Situation Room during the raid.

“the violent rhetoric ... is going to make a difference”

Mike Rogers · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-22

Mike Rogers noted that hostile political rhetoric will influence the upcoming Senate race.

“To Democrat voters who feel their nominee doesn't represent them and their values, all hope is not lost. I'm not asking you to be a Republican. I'm asking you for the opportunity to earn your trust. .. our door is open,”

Mike Rogers · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20

Rogers addressing Democratic voters uncomfortable with El-Sayed's past comments and far-left positions.

“We're going to take advantage of the fact that people are pausing to think if he [El-Sayed] represents their values.”

Mike Rogers · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20

Rogers discussing his campaign's effort to win over voters questioning whether El-Sayed represents their values.

“who have never voted for a Republican in their life, they're going to vote for me. We take encouragement in that. It's inspiring. It's going to show that…values do matter in this election, and we're going to be talking to a lot of people that would not normally have…an opening with a Republican.”

Mike Rogers · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20

Rogers highlighting support from Democrats who have never before voted for a Republican.

“I've talked to two young women who were at University of Michigan, who were afraid to walk to class. They couldn't display their Star of David. To say that they're afraid is probably an understatement.”

Mike Rogers · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20

Rogers recounting concerns from Jewish students at the University of Michigan when asked about Jewish voters' concerns.

“You have a home with us.”

Mike Rogers · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20

Rogers' message to Democrats dissatisfied with their party's Senate nominee, delivered while unveiling his 'Democrats for Mike Rogers' coalition.

“We definitely think it's an opening. This is going to be a tight race. It’s Michigan,”

Mike Rogers · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20

Rogers commenting in an exclusive interview about the tightness of the Michigan Senate race.

“He wants to empty prisons and put murderers and sex offenders back on our streets. He pledged his support to the Muslim Brotherhood and campaigns with people who refuse to condemn terrorism. And, he advocated for the largest tax hike in American history — costing families already struggling to make ends meet over $3000 more per year,”

Mike Rogers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-05

Rogers released a statement on X slamming El-Sayed and claiming he would make Michigan less safe.

“Never in a million years did I think that I would be running against someone who believes America deserved 9/11,”

Mike Rogers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-05

Rogers referenced El-Sayed's campaigning with Hasan Piker, a far-left streamer who commented about the September 11 attacks.