President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged voters to turn out for Republican candidates, even those they weren't thrilled with, warning that a Democratic win would lead to open borders and the undoing of his administration's efforts.

"Even if you don't like somebody so much, it doesn't matter. It's a vote for good things," he told reporters. "Like in Michigan, you're gonna vote for a guy who's a communist? It's ridiculous."

Trump appeared to refer to Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who is seeking the state's open Senate seat. He is in a close contest with former Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich.

The Michigan contest is expected to be one of the few opportunities for Republicans to pick up a seat in November. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., is not seeking reelection.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.