<p>Former congressman Mike Rogers, a Republican candidate for Michigan’s open US Senate seat, has been accused of misleading supporters in a recent fundraising email regarding his involvement in the killing of Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaida, was killed during a US military raid on his compound in Pakistan in 2011.</p><p>In the email, Rogers stated, “When I served as a US army officer and an FBI special agent, I swore a sacred oath to defend the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” He continued, “I dedicated my life to keeping our families safe – working in the shadows, hunting down terrorists, and standing on the frontlines of our national security.” However, it has been clarified that he did not see Bin Laden’s body in person but rather viewed a photograph of it.</p>
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Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers claims to have seen Bin Laden's body, but he saw a photo instead
Mike Rogers, a Republican candidate for Michigan's US Senate seat, has been criticized for suggesting he saw Osama bin Laden's body, while he actually only viewed a photograph. In a fundraising email, he emphasized his commitment to national security during his service as an army officer and FBI agent.
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Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers says he saw Bin Laden’s body with his ‘own eyes’. He did not
Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers claims to have seen Bin Laden's body, but he saw a photo instead