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Hamas-linked CAIR money and Temple Israel attack reaction
'''Abdul El‑Sayed''' is an [[Arab]]-[[Islam]]ic [[progressive]] and 2026 [[Democrat]] candidate for [[U.S. Senate]] in [[Michigan]].
'''Abdul El‑Sayed''' is an [[Arab]]-[[Islam]]ic [[progressive]] ''Islamo-socialist terrorist-sympathizer''<ref>{{cite news
|last=Devine
|first=Miranda
|title=Miranda Devine: Don’t let Abdul El-Sayed fool you — he and his DSA cronies are in prime position to take over the Democratic Party
|work=New York Post
|date=August 5, 2026
|url=https://nypost.com/2026/08/05/opinion/miranda-devine-dont-let-abdul-el-sayed-fool-you-he-and-his-dsa-cronies-are-in-prime-position-to-take-over-the-democratic-party/
}} "Abdul El-Sayed is the latest Islamo-socialist terrorist-sympathizer star of the Democrat Party, after squeaking to a win in the Michigan Senate primary Tuesday.
Although he underperformed his poll numbers and the predictions of his media boosters, the lockdown-loving health bureaucrat has accelerated the radical left’s conquest of the Democrat Party from within."</ref> 2026 [[Democrat]] candidate for [[U.S. Senate]] in [[Michigan]].
Michigan hosts the largest and densest concentration of Arab and Muslim Americans in the United States, anchored primarily in Metro Detroit's Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Key focal points of this community include Dearborn, the first Arab-majority city in the U.S., and major institutions like the Islamic Center of America.
Michigan hosts the largest and densest concentration of Arab and Muslim Americans in the United States, anchored primarily in Metro Detroit's Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Key focal points of this community include Dearborn, the first Arab-majority city in the U.S., and major institutions like the Islamic Center of America.
==Primary controversies surrounding El-Sayed==
==Primary controversies surrounding El-Sayed==
'''Temple Israel attack on toddlers'''
On the Arab immigrant, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali Hezbollah-linked, (brother was Hezbollah commander,<ref>{{cite web
|title=Hezbollah connection to last week's synagogue attack in Michigan confirmed
|url=https://www.gov.il/en/pages/hezbollah-connection-to-last-week-s-synagogue-attack-in-michigan-confirmed-15-mar-2026
|website=Gov.il
|publisher=State of Israel
|date=15 March 2026
|access-date=6 August 2026
}}</ref> and he himself was Hezbollah inspired) targeting toddlers in the [[2026 Temple Israel attack]], El Sayed, outrageously, linked the heinous crime to Israeli (anti-terror) action (against Hezbollah).<ref>{{cite news
|last=Lapin
|first=Andrew
|title=Michigan r. whose synagogue was attacked slams leftist senate candidate’s response
|work=Times of Israel
|date=April 11, 2026
|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/michigan-rabbi-whose-synagogue-was-attacked-slams-leftist-senate-candidates-response/
}} The [[FBI]] has has concluded that the Temple Israel attacker, who drove a car filled with fireworks into the building during a preschool session before shooting himself, was “Hezbollah-inspired.”)
El-Sayed’s second statement, the rabbi said, was “offensive” and undermined the first.
“Michigan’s Jews are not abstractions or stand-ins for a foreign government,” Lader wrote in a piece with the headline “The Two Faces of Abdul El-Sayed.”</ref>
'''Accusations of Sexism and Disrespect Toward Women'''
'''Accusations of Sexism and Disrespect Toward Women'''
* '''The Allegations:''' Attack mailers and commercials pointed to his sharp-witted public takedowns of high-profile women—including calling his primary opponent Haley Stevens "the least capable candidate in America" and criticizing initiatives spearheaded by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michelle Obama. Critics also circulated a gender discrimination lawsuit filed against a former employer of his.
* '''The Allegations:''' Attack mailers and commercials pointed to his sharp-witted public takedowns of high-profile women—including calling his primary opponent Haley Stevens "the least capable candidate in America" and criticizing initiatives spearheaded by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michelle Obama. Critics also circulated a gender discrimination lawsuit filed against a former employer of his.
'''Super PACs, Hypocrisy, and Incitement'''
'''Super PACs, Hypocrisy, and Incitement'''
* '''The Backlash:''' Opponents accused him of using "populist demagoguery" and dog whistles regarding "shadowy cabals of billionaire conspirators." Representative Stevens publicly accused him of wanting to "blame all of his problems on Jewish Americans."
* '''The Backlash:''' Opponents accused him of using "populist demagoguery" and dog whistles regarding "shadowy cabals of billionaire conspirators." Representative Stevens publicly accused him of wanting to "blame all of his problems on Jewish Americans."
'''Urging silence on genocidal [[Ali Khamenei]]’s death.'''
'''Urging silence on genocidal [[Ali Khamenei]]’s death.'''
}}</ref>
}}</ref>
Abdul El Sayed was telling campaign staffers he wanted to avoid taking a position on the death of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei because many voters were distraught over it. Thaf “there are a lot of people in Dearborn who are sad” about Khamenei’s death, so he’d pivot straight to the “pedophile president” instead.
Abdul El Sayed was telling campaign staffers he wanted to avoid taking a position on the death of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei because many voters were distraught over it. Thaf “there are a lot of people in Dearborn who are sad” about Khamenei’s death, so he’d pivot straight to the “pedophile president” instead.
'''Campaigning with "America Deserved 9/11" Islamo-socialist (pro-genocidal Hamas and [[Mao Zedong]]) [[Hasan Piker]]<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/aug/4/hasan-piker-controversial-quotes-911-hamas-mao-zedong-explained/ Democrats stand by Twitch star who said America 'deserved' 9/11]. — Democratic candidates are campaigning with controversial streamer Hasan Piker.
'''Campaigning with "America Deserved 9/11" Islamo-socialist (pro-genocidal Hamas and [[Mao Zedong]]) [[Hasan Piker]]<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/aug/4/hasan-piker-controversial-quotes-911-hamas-mao-zedong-explained/ Democrats stand by Twitch star who said America 'deserved' 9/11]. — Democratic candidates are campaigning with controversial streamer Hasan Piker.
In April 2026, El-Sayed drew intense "friendly fire" from establishment Democrats and state senators for holding major campus campaign rallies alongside controversial left-wing streaming influencer Hasan Piker. Critics condemned Piker's commentary on authoritarian regimes.
In April 2026, El-Sayed drew intense "friendly fire" from establishment Democrats and state senators for holding major campus campaign rallies alongside controversial left-wing streaming influencer Hasan Piker. Critics condemned Piker's commentary on authoritarian regimes.
'''"Defund the Police" & Financial Disclosure Extensions'''
'''"Defund the Police" & Financial Disclosure Extensions'''
* '''"Defund the Police" Ads:'''
* '''"Defund the Police" Ads:'''
El-Sayed supported defunding law enforcement and then lied about his position. Non-partisan fact-checkers like Bridge Michigan evaluated his public health track record to weigh the validity of these characterizations.
El-Sayed supported defunding law enforcement and then lied about his position. Non-partisan fact-checkers like Bridge Michigan evaluated his public health track record to weigh the validity of these characterizations.
'''The "Ogre on a Pike" and Violent Political Rhetoric'''
In July 2026, a leaked audio recording from a private donor call captured El-Sayed discussing primarying Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, using the phrase "putting an ogre on a pike."<ref name=hill/>
* '''The Backlash:''' The comment drew swift bipartisan condemnation. Critics and rival campaigns labeled it as "beneath the progressive project" and a dangerous personal attack.
Fetterman, in response, termed El-Sayed "Pontiac Platner," as a play on [[Graham Platner]].
'''Transparency: Financial Delay'''
'''Transparency: Financial Delay'''
El-Sayed was criticized for filing a March 2026 extension that legally delayed the mandatory disclosure of his personal finances until after the August 4 primary.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc-backed-candidate-ripped-bizarre-response-transparency-question Abdul El-Sayed says tax returns delayed until after Michigan primary]. Fox News.
El-Sayed was criticized for filing a March 2026 extension that legally delayed the mandatory disclosure of his personal finances until after the August 4 primary.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc-backed-candidate-ripped-bizarre-response-transparency-question Abdul El-Sayed says tax returns delayed until after Michigan primary]. Fox News.
10 Jul 2026</ref> El-Sayed acknowledged that he has millions.
10 Jul 2026</ref> El-Sayed acknowledged that he has millions.
'''Hamas-linked CAIR'''
Report: "Abdul El-Sayed took over $115K from members of alleged [[Hamas]]-linked group."
El-Sayed, who has made getting “money out of politics” a central campaign rallying cry, has accepted donations from at least 41 individuals who either work for CAIR, formerly worked for [[CAIR]], or have served in leadership positions with the organization."<ref>{{cite news
|last1=Miller
|first1=Andrew Mark
|last2=McDonald
|first2=Kiera
|title=Far-left Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed took over $115K from members of alleged Hamas-linked group: report
|work=Fox News
|date=August 5, 2026
|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/el-sayed-campaign-backed-100000-dozens-members-group-alleged-terror-ties
}}</ref>
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