# Where do Rogers and El-Sayed stand on the auto industry?: 22 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence Compare their public positions on Michigan auto jobs, tariffs, and electric vehicles. Authors: joe HTML: https://moyomap.com/maps/where-do-rogers-el Markdown: https://moyomap.com/maps/where-do-rogers-el.md License: HTML and markdown are for reading and citation. Bulk copying and AI training need a written license. See /terms and /developers#maps-data. Cite a claim as: MoyoMap, "Where do Rogers and El-Sayed stand on the auto industry?: 22 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence", claim {id}, https://moyomap.com/maps/where-do-rogers-el.md#{id}. “Moyo, a product of SenTeGuard Inc.” ### Mike Rogers' political campaigns have accepted over $345,000 from the oil and gas industry over his political… Id: claim_1fffe9a2b594cb72e7ee8953 Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Mike Rogers' political campaigns have accepted over $345,000 from the oil and gas industry over his political career. Labels: Inferred, Medium, investigate ### Mike Rogers publicly opposed the 2007 nationwide United Auto Workers strike against General Motors. Id: claim_20a8973447b99ceb32e5c7e5 Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Mike Rogers publicly opposed the 2007 nationwide United Auto Workers strike against General Motors. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ### Mike Rogers voted in favor of the $14 billion auto-industry bridge-loan bill (H.R. Id: claim_6eea8d606a4216a58056fb68 Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Mike Rogers voted in favor of the $14 billion auto-industry bridge-loan bill (H.R. 7321) on December 10, 2008. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ### Mike Rogers has cited General Motors' $4 billion investment and plant expansion in Orion Township, Michigan,… Id: claim_87b7af8a941551e8411a884a Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Mike Rogers has cited General Motors' $4 billion investment and plant expansion in Orion Township, Michigan, as proof that Trump-era tariffs brought manufacturing back. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ### Michigan manufacturing employment dropped by more than 41,000 jobs between January 2019 and May 2026. Id: claim_9d1f0d6107f428adf37cb59e Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Michigan manufacturing employment dropped by more than 41,000 jobs between January 2019 and May 2026. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ### Mike Rogers has designated Chinese-made automobiles as the biggest existential threat to the American auto in… Id: claim_be1020cc6f9c16e840dc5583 Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Mike Rogers has designated Chinese-made automobiles as the biggest existential threat to the American auto industry and expressed disagreement with Donald Trump's openness to Chinese plants in the U.S. Labels: Inferred, Medium, investigate ### Mike Rogers has stated that his family owns two plug-in hybrid vehicles and that he previously drove a Lincol… Id: claim_c12421a436a4188c6e0991ba Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Mike Rogers has stated that his family owns two plug-in hybrid vehicles and that he previously drove a Lincoln Aviator plug-in SUV. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ### Mike Rogers voted against the $700 billion TARP financial bailout legislation in 2008. Id: claim_d9b5e9e95973f7ee82ff8c21 Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Mike Rogers voted against the $700 billion TARP financial bailout legislation in 2008. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ### Mike Rogers has claimed he worked on Chrysler assembly lines assembling vehicles and dashboard parts as a you… Id: claim_df6a1df15878fb762551b4d9 Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Mike Rogers has claimed he worked on Chrysler assembly lines assembling vehicles and dashboard parts as a young man, a claim disputed by some UAW members. Labels: Contested, Medium, investigate ### Abdul El-Sayed Automotive Background and Views Id: section_1c3ea4843af8a7324440280b Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Abdul El-Sayed Automotive Background and Views Labels: Inferred, Low ### Mike Rogers' Claims on EV Policy Impact on Michigan Jobs Id: section_7d4cada4cc2955b150cbe27c Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Mike Rogers' Claims on EV Policy Impact on Michigan Jobs Labels: Inferred, Low ### Mike Rogers' Positions on Canada and Trade Policies Id: section_df47fd4fe5f7344ea0d8c200 Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Mike Rogers' Positions on Canada and Trade Policies Labels: Inferred, Low ### Legislative Support for Advanced Vehicle Manufacturing Programs Id: section_f33459a4d59ace48fb21301b Parent: topic_m83C7KyLHyTwRXEC1lFz Depth: 1 Legislative Support for Advanced Vehicle Manufacturing Programs Labels: Inferred, Low #### In a 2016 speech, Detroit health director Abdul El-Sayed said he 'probably' agreed with the premise that cars… Id: claim_0911509b6baaa55de29e48bf Parent: section_1c3ea4843af8a7324440280b Depth: 2 In a 2016 speech, Detroit health director Abdul El-Sayed said he 'probably' agreed with the premise that cars are the modern-day cigarette. Labels: Inferred, Medium, investigate #### Abdul El-Sayed's father was an engineer at General Motors, and his stepmother previously served as president… Id: claim_4269e0eab4ad9ae21983e402 Parent: section_1c3ea4843af8a7324440280b Depth: 2 Abdul El-Sayed's father was an engineer at General Motors, and his stepmother previously served as president of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate #### In a 2023 op-ed, Mike Rogers argued that Biden EV policies would eliminate tens of thousands of Michigan manu… Id: claim_658c86fc54e7e562054cec77 Parent: section_7d4cada4cc2955b150cbe27c Depth: 2 In a 2023 op-ed, Mike Rogers argued that Biden EV policies would eliminate tens of thousands of Michigan manufacturing jobs because electric vehicles require at least 30% less labor. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate #### In 2008, then-Rep. Id: claim_85caa867c55ac28bf63a4c9d Parent: section_f33459a4d59ace48fb21301b Depth: 2 In 2008, then-Rep. Mike Rogers praised $25 billion in federal loans for automakers to retool plants for electric and hybrid vehicles, characterizing it as a victory for Michigan workers. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate #### Mike Rogers voted yes on the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (H.R. Id: claim_95c9440ca170c40fe4de9c3a Parent: section_f33459a4d59ace48fb21301b Depth: 2 Mike Rogers voted yes on the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (H.R. 6), which included funding for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle production. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate #### PolitiFact rated False Mike Rogers' debate claim that EV mandates would cost roughly 400,000 Michigan manufac… Id: claim_b8200ae1889b02fa044f06f3 Parent: section_7d4cada4cc2955b150cbe27c Depth: 2 PolitiFact rated False Mike Rogers' debate claim that EV mandates would cost roughly 400,000 Michigan manufacturing jobs. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, investigate #### In June 2026, Mike Rogers supported using the Gordie Howe International Bridge as leverage against Canada to… Id: claim_cabf3a594b71c3c7a72c2e56 Parent: claim_be1020cc6f9c16e840dc5583 Depth: 2 In June 2026, Mike Rogers supported using the Gordie Howe International Bridge as leverage against Canada to reverse its 6% tariff on roughly 50,000 Chinese EVs. Labels: Inferred, Medium, investigate #### In October 2026, Mike Rogers released a campaign ad opposing Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, declaring… Id: claim_e3a292879aae0c3051479693 Parent: section_df47fd4fe5f7344ea0d8c200 Depth: 2 In October 2026, Mike Rogers released a campaign ad opposing Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, declaring that 'Canada is not our enemy.' Labels: Inferred, Medium, investigate ##### In 2009, Mike Rogers co-signed a letter with Democratic Rep. Id: claim_b1b268959a5ea078f77f2afa Parent: claim_85caa867c55ac28bf63a4c9d Depth: 3 In 2009, Mike Rogers co-signed a letter with Democratic Rep. Sander Levin supporting an additional $25 million for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate