By USPatriotNews.com Editorial Team
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What Trump Actually Said
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President Donald Trump went after filmmaker Michael Moore in a Truth Social post, telling the Oscar winner to “just get used to more losing.”
The post went up Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8:28 p.m. Eastern. It came a day after Moore publicly celebrated progressive Abdul El-Sayed’s upset win in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
Trump described Moore as a failed political pundit who has been losing to him for years, and said nothing about that was going to change. He also went after El-Sayed, referring to him as Moore’s new “Communist Comrade” and saying El-Sayed would not be able to save Moore.
Trump closed by calling this the Golden Age of America and saying a small group of misfits would not be able to destroy it. He signed off saying he would see Moore on the political battlefield.
The full post runs 193 words. You can read it in its entirety on Trump’s Truth Social account.
Why Moore Was on Trump’s Radar
Moore appeared on CNN with Laura Coates on Tuesday, August 4, during primary night coverage.
Asked whether Democrats needed to shift power away from establishment figures toward progressives, Moore said he would beg for exactly that, arguing that Democrats “are not going to win the other way.” He pointed to the 2024 loss as proof.
Moore also told Coates he would not encourage anyone to back an approach that ends up handing Trump a third term.
He had already backed El-Sayed publicly. In a Substack post asking fellow Michiganders to support El-Sayed, Moore described him as “Trump’s and MAGA’s worst nightmare” and framed the campaign as the Midwest’s version of Zohran Mamdani’s rise in New York City.
Moore is from Flint and has long been vocal about his home state.
The Primary That Set This Off
El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for the Democratic nomination to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters. You may also want to read [BREAKING] Border Crossings Crushed.
Here is what made the race notable:
- A massive money gap. El-Sayed won despite a reported spending disadvantage of more than 8-to-1.
- Outside money poured in. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee spent more than $30 million backing Stevens.
- The party establishment lost. Stevens was the preferred candidate of Democratic Party leadership.
- Sanders was early. El-Sayed picked up Bernie Sanders’ endorsement shortly after entering the race.
Stevens conceded and congratulated El-Sayed, saying “that is why we have primaries.” She said she would support him against Republican Mike Rogers in November.
El-Sayed is a physician and former Wayne County health director. He ran for governor in 2018 and lost the primary to Gretchen Whitmer.
What the “Communist” Label Does and Doesn’t Mean Here
Trump used the words “Communist” and “Comrade” to describe El-Sayed. That is Trump’s characterization, and readers should understand it as political language rather than a description of El-Sayed’s stated platform.
El-Sayed campaigns as a progressive. His stated positions include designed to support healthcare, affordable housing, and clean air and water. He has supported the Green New Deal and has been sharply critical of U.S. military aid to Israel, a position that drove much of the outside spending against him.
Neither Moore nor El-Sayed identifies as a communist. Several outlets covering the post noted that Trump has applied the term broadly to Democratic figures.
We report what Trump said. We are not endorsing the label as an accurate description of either man’s politics.
What This Means for November
El-Sayed now faces Republican Mike Rogers, who ran unopposed for the nomination. Rogers narrowly lost to Sen. Elissa Slotkin in 2024.
A few things worth watching:
- Michigan is a genuine battleground. Control of the Senate may run through this seat.
- Republican outside money is already committed. Senate Leadership Fund announced a $45 million investment in the race, described as its largest ever in Michigan.
- Democratic unity is untested. Stevens endorsed El-Sayed, but the primary was bitter and the party’s moderate wing spent heavily against him.
- Pre-primary polling favored Rogers. Earlier surveys showed Rogers leading hypothetical matchups. Those numbers predate the primary result and should be treated as dated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly did Trump say about Michael Moore?
In a Truth Social post on August 5, 2026, Trump called Moore a failed political pundit, said he had been losing for years, and told him to get used to more losing. He also called Moore a failed lowlife.
Why did Trump bring up Abdul El-Sayed?
Moore had campaigned publicly for El-Sayed and praised his primary win on CNN. Trump tied the two together, describing El-Sayed as Moore’s new political ally and predicting he could not help him.
Did Michael Moore respond to Trump?
As of this writing, no direct public response from Moore has been reported. Coverage of the exchange across national outlets has not documented a reply on his Substack, his social accounts, or in a follow-up broadcast appearance.
What happens next in the Michigan Senate race?
El-Sayed faces Mike Rogers in the November general election for the seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters. Both parties have signaled major spending.
Related Coverage
- Federal and state race coverage heading into November
- Where party money actually stands before the midterms
- More reporting on Washington and the 2026 cycle
About This Report
Reporting by the US Patriot News editorial team. Trump’s remarks are quoted from his verified Truth Social post of August 5, 2026. Moore’s remarks are drawn from his August 4 CNN appearance and his public Substack writing. Stevens’ remarks are from her public concession statement.
This article covers political statements by public figures. Characterizations made by any person quoted here are that person’s own and are reported as such.
