Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed criticizes CNN during a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, describing his recent interview experiences in harsh terms. According to accounts from multiple outlets, El-Sayed tells supporters that appearing on CNN has felt like a “non-consensual colonoscopy,” using the phrase to express his frustration with the network’s approach. The comments are made during a weekend event, where he frames the criticism as personal frustration tied to his coverage and interview encounters. Fox News and Mediaite both report the same central detail: El-Sayed’s public jab at CNN and his use of the “non-consensual colonoscopy” comparison. The reports do not provide additional detail about the specific interviews he references or any follow-up response from CNN. They also do not describe changes to El-Sayed’s campaign strategy as a result of the criticism. The coverage focuses on the remarks themselves and their immediate context at the rally.