Stevens to El-Sayed: ‘Thank you for clarifying that you didn’t call me an ogre’

During the final Michigan Democratic primary debate, candidates Stevens and El-Sayed addressed a leaked recording where El-Sayed was previously caught on tape allegedly calling Stevens an "ogre." Stevens publicly thanked El-Sayed for clarifying he never made the derogatory remark. This exchange highlights the heated tensions between the two candidates as they vie for the Democratic nomination in the Michigan Senate race. The incident underscores the intense scrutiny and personal attacks that can emerge in high-stakes political contests.