Trump reposts Kid Rock warning of religious civil war in Michigan
President Donald Trump reposted a video of rock musician Kid Rock on Truth Social on Oct. 12, 2026, drawing attention to the artist’s warning that a religious civil war could break out in Michigan, the state where both men have deep personal ties.
The repost comes as the Michigan Senate race between Democrat Abdul El‑Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers tightens, highlighting how Trump continues to use his platform to influence down‑ballot contests and to amplify concerns about religious ideology.
In an interview with Lara Trump on Fox News, Kid Rock said he fears his grandchildren could be caught in a future conflict over “religious ideology” with Michigan’s Muslim population. He noted the state’s large Arab community, called it “more of a religious ideology,” and warned that “there are extremists and there are milder versions of it.” The musician described El‑Sayed as “a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” and concluded with a declaration that the nation will remain “one nation under God,” not “one nation under Muhammad.”
Trump shared the clip without comment, but his earlier posts on the same platform have labeled El‑Sayed a “Jihadist lunatic” and a “radical extremist,” intensifying the religious dimension of the campaign. Kid Rock’s remarks echo that rhetoric, emphasizing opposition to Islamist extremism and Sharia law while praising a constitutional stance.
The Senate race, now in its final weeks, pits El‑Sayed, a Democrat of Muslim heritage, against Rogers, the Republican who secured the party’s nomination after a primary victory over centrist Haley Stevens. Both campaigns have noted the heightened focus on religious identity, with El‑Sayed responding to Trump’s attacks by highlighting the personal nature of the slurs.
Kid Rock’s alliance with Trump has grown in recent years, including a joint appearance at a rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, where he reiterated his opposition to “Islamist extremists.” The musician’s public support for Trump and his outspoken warnings add a cultural layer to an already contentious political contest.
As the election approaches, both candidates are expected to address the growing concerns about religious rhetoric, and political observers note that Trump’s repost could further polarize voters in a state already marked by diverse religious communities.
