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→2026 Senate election campaign: Money into politics and his camp tactics
Ibrahim Charara, Lebanon's consul general in Detroit, attended an ''Arab American Political Action Committee'' (AAPAC) banquet supporting Abdul El-Sayed and other Democratic candidates. The article highlighted Charara's 2021 social media comments describing [[Hezbollah]]'s 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, which killed 241 American service members, as "heroic resistance." It also documented Charara's appearances alongside El-Sayed and other political figures at events in the Dearborn area, raising questions about his political associations and diplomatic activities. The Lebanese consulate and embassy did not respond to the publication's requests for comment.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ross |first=Chuck |title=Lebanon’s Top Diplomat in Detroit Attends El-Sayed-Supporting ‘Banquet’ After Praising Hezbollah’s Suicide Bombing of US Marines as ‘Heroic Resistance’ |url=https://freebeacon.com/democrats/lebanons-top-diplomat-in-detroit-attends-el-sayed-supporting-banquet-after-praising-hezbollahs-suicide-bombing-of-us-marines-as-heroic-resistance/ |work=Washington Free Beacon |date=November 2, 2026}}</ref>
Ibrahim Charara, Lebanon's consul general in Detroit, attended an ''Arab American Political Action Committee'' (AAPAC) banquet supporting Abdul El-Sayed and other Democratic candidates. The article highlighted Charara's 2021 social media comments describing [[Hezbollah]]'s 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, which killed 241 American service members, as "heroic resistance." It also documented Charara's appearances alongside El-Sayed and other political figures at events in the Dearborn area, raising questions about his political associations and diplomatic activities. The Lebanese consulate and embassy did not respond to the publication's requests for comment.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ross |first=Chuck |title=Lebanon’s Top Diplomat in Detroit Attends El-Sayed-Supporting ‘Banquet’ After Praising Hezbollah’s Suicide Bombing of US Marines as ‘Heroic Resistance’ |url=https://freebeacon.com/democrats/lebanons-top-diplomat-in-detroit-attends-el-sayed-supporting-banquet-after-praising-hezbollahs-suicide-bombing-of-us-marines-as-heroic-resistance/ |work=Washington Free Beacon |date=November 2, 2026}}</ref>
After recruiting Obama, El Sayed's multi million dollars backed camp recruited [[Jim Clyburn]] to campaign with him in churches. As the other rift, between Arabs and blacks have been simmering for years.
'''Arab VS black: Ethnic and racial tensions in Detroit'''
Ethnic and racial tensions involving Detroit's African-American and Arab-American communities became a subject of public discussion during Michigan's 2026 U.S. Senate campaign. An incident involving two women, one African-American and the other Arab-American, following a vehicle collision in Detroit's Warrendale neighborhood prompted allegations of harassment, racist language, and threats. Detroit police and elected officials addressed the incident on September 18, 2026, emphasizing that the alleged conduct should not be attributed to either entire ethnic community. Officials also called for greater dialogue and cooperation between Black and Arab-American residents.<ref>{{cite news
|last=Bryan
|first=Max
|title=Detroit officials, police address Arab-Black conflict after car crash
|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2026/09/18/detroit-officials-police-tlaib-arab-black-incident-car-crash/91832277007/
|work=The Detroit News
|date=2026-09-18
|access-date=2026-11-02
}}</ref>
The tensions also became a subject of political discussion in the Michigan Senate race involving Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Media coverage examined whether divisions and concerns among Arab-American, African-American, and Jewish voters could affect his campaign. Issues included El-Sayed's criticism of Israeli government policies, his outreach to different communities, and concerns among some voters about representation, antisemitism, and the Israel-Gaza conflict.<ref>{{cite news
|title=How ethnic tensions in Detroit could impact Michigan's Senate race
|url=https://www.fox.com/watch/clip/fmc-xkaqc6n7qr83wfgv/how-ethnic-tensions-in-detroit-could-impact-michigan-s-senate-race
|work=Fox
|access-date=2026-11-02
}}</ref>
An October 11, 2026, report by ''The Washington Times'' further examined the challenges El-Sayed faced in appealing to Arab-American, Black, and Jewish voters. The broader debate reflected differing perspectives on Israel, community relations, political identity, and the candidate's efforts to build a coalition across Michigan's diverse electorate.<ref>{{cite news
|title=Abdul El-Sayed confronted with tensions among Arab, Black, Jewish voters he needs to win
|url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/oct/11/abdul-el-sayed-confronted-tensions-arab-black-jewish-voters-needs-win/
|work=The Washington Times
|date=2026-10-11
|access-date=2026-11-02
}}</ref>
After recruiting [[Obama]], El Sayed's multi million dollars backed camp recruited [[Jim Clyburn]] to campaign with him in churches. As the rift between Arabs and blacks have been simmering for years.
'''Tucker Carlson'''
El Sayed, especially on the last day, ran a [[Tucker Carlson]] ad to chip from some of Republican voters.<ref>[https://thatpointtoo.blogspot.com/2026/11/if-aleged-muslim-brotherhood-gets.html If "alleged" Muslim Brotherhood gets Republican votes, remember it was (largely) Tucker Carlson]. Comma, point. November 2, 2026.</ref>
El Sayed, especially on the last day, ran a [[Tucker Carlson]] ad to chip from some of Republican voters.<ref>[https://thatpointtoo.blogspot.com/2026/11/if-aleged-muslim-brotherhood-gets.html If "alleged" Muslim Brotherhood gets Republican votes, remember it was (largely) Tucker Carlson]. Comma, point. November 2, 2026.</ref>
===Antisemitic ad for Abdul El-Sayed (Oct/2026)===
===Antisemitic ad for Abdul El-Sayed (Oct/2026)===
In Oct 2026, [[Cenk Uygur]] revamped a 2024 antisemitic disgusting ad blaming the Jews (hiding under anti-Israel "criticism"), erroneously, for grocery prices. It was Nazi like. Not facts based.
In Oct 2026, [[Cenk Uygur]] revamped a 2024 antisemitic disgusting ad blaming the Jews (hiding under anti-Israel "criticism"), erroneously, for grocery prices. It was Nazi like. Not facts based.