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Despite El Sayed's best efforts to hide her from campaign, he remains close to terror-linked mother.
Despite El Sayed's best efforts to hide her from campaign, he remains close to terror-linked mother.
Troubling:
El-Sayed signed a letter urging then Egyptian President Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamad Morsi to purge the media and police<ref>{{cite news |title=El-Sayed under fire for once signing letter urging Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood to ‘purge media and police’ |work=New York Post (via AOL) |url=https://www.aol.com/articles/el-sayed-under-fire-once-124758000.html |date=October 22, 2026</ref>}}
'''Agaimst mating non-Arabs'''
'''Agaimst mating non-Arabs'''
|work=New York Post
|work=New York Post
|date=October 17, 2026}}</ref>
|date=October 17, 2026}}</ref>
'''Mosque opening alongside Holocaust-Denier and provides [[Oct 7 War|Oct 7]] massacres radical Imam'''.
'''Mosque opening alongside Holocaust-Denier and provides [[Oct 7 War|Oct 7]] massacres radical Imam'''.
In July 2026, it was <ref>{{cite news |title='Hearty Congratulations': Abdul El-Sayed Hailed Mosque Opening Alongside Holocaust-Denier and Imam Who Asked Allah 'To Grant Victory to Our Brothers in Iran' |author=Chuck Ross |date=July 6, 2026 |work=Washington Free Beacon}}</ref> reported that Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed appeared alongside al-Sahlani at the June 2026 opening of the Islamic Institute of America's new mosque. The report also noted El-Sayed's congratulations to imam Hassan al-Qazwini and criticism of Israel during his remarks. Al-Sahlani had previously made statements questioning the reported Holocaust death toll and praising Hamas's October 7 attack.
In July 2026, it was <ref>{{cite news |title='Hearty Congratulations': Abdul El-Sayed Hailed Mosque Opening Alongside Holocaust-Denier and Imam Who Asked Allah 'To Grant Victory to Our Brothers in Iran' |author=Chuck Ross |date=July 6, 2026 |work=Washington Free Beacon}}</ref> reported that Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed appeared alongside al-Sahlani at the June 2026 opening of the Islamic Institute of America's new mosque. The report also noted El-Sayed's congratulations to imam Hassan al-Qazwini and criticism of Israel during his remarks. Al-Sahlani had previously made statements questioning the reported Holocaust death toll and praising Hamas's October 7 attack.
'''El-Sayed’s mosque appearance and deleted [[9/11]] tweets'''.
'''El-Sayed’s mosque appearance and deleted [[9/11]] tweets'''.
Ahead of the 911 25th anniversary, it was <ref>{{cite news |title=Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets on Sept. 11 attacks invite scrutiny of past remarks |author=Zak Hudak |date=August 31, 2026 |work=CBS News}}</ref> reported that El-Sayed had deleted two 2020 posts referencing the September 11 attacks. One compared the nearly 3,000 deaths on September 11 from Islamic jihad with COVID-19 deaths.
Ahead of the 911 25th anniversary, it was <ref>{{cite news |title=Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets on Sept. 11 attacks invite scrutiny of past remarks |author=Zak Hudak |date=August 31, 2026 |work=CBS News}}</ref> reported that El-Sayed had deleted two 2020 posts referencing the September 11 attacks. One compared the nearly 3,000 deaths on September 11 from Islamic jihad with COVID-19 deaths.
'''Temple Israel attack on toddlers'''
'''Temple Israel attack on toddlers'''
|date=15 March 2026
|date=15 March 2026
|access-date=6 August 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
}}</ref> and he himself was Hezbollah inspired) targeting some 140 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
|last=Lapin
|first=Andrew
|first=Andrew
El-Sayed’s second statement, the rabbi said, was “offensive” and undermined the first.
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>
“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."
'''Hamas-linked CAIR'''
'''Hamas-linked CAIR'''
|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/el-sayed-campaign-backed-100000-dozens-members-group-alleged-terror-ties
|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/el-sayed-campaign-backed-100000-dozens-members-group-alleged-terror-ties
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'''Urging silence on genocidal [[Ali Khamenei]]’s death.'''
'''Urging silence on genocidal [[Ali Khamenei]]’s death.'''
[[File:Hundreds cheer for genoLIE at Piker - El Sayed.png|thumb|Hundreds cheer for genoLIE at Piker - El Sayed rally. Because it's not based on facts. It's a vibe, a cheer]]
[[File:Hundreds cheer for genoLIE at Piker - El Sayed.png|thumb|Hundreds cheer for genoLIE at Piker - El Sayed rally. Because it's not based on facts. It's a vibe, a cheer]]
'''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.
'''Father's group & Saddam Hussein'''
'''Father's group & Saddam Hussein'''
El Sayed's father Mohammed sits on the board of an Islamic charity that was previously accused of funneling cash to late Iraqi dictator [[Saddam Hussein]]’s regime.<ref name=tml>{{cite news |title=Abdul El-Sayed’s dad sits on board of Islamic charity accused of funneling cash to Saddam Hussein |work=The Media Line |url=https://nypost.com/2026/10/29/us-news/el-sayeds-father-linked-to-charity-accused-of-giving-cash-to-saddam-hussein/}} |date=October 29, 2026</ref>
El Sayed's father Mohammed sits on the board of an Islamic charity that was previously accused of funneling cash to late Iraqi dictator [[Saddam Hussein]]’s regime.<ref name=tml>{{cite news |title=Abdul El-Sayed’s dad sits on board of Islamic charity accused of funneling cash to Saddam Hussein |work=The Media Line |url=https://nypost.com/2026/10/29/us-news/el-sayeds-father-linked-to-charity-accused-of-giving-cash-to-saddam-hussein/ |date=October 29, 2026</ref>}}
'''"Defund the Police" & Lying About it'''
'''"Defund the Police" & Lying About it'''
|work=Mediaite
|work=Mediaite
|date=July 8, 2026}}</ref>
|date=July 8, 2026}}</ref>
'''The "Ogre on a Pike" and Violent Political Rhetoric'''
'''The "Ogre on a Pike" and Violent Political Rhetoric'''
* '''The Backlash:''' The comment drew swift bipartisan condemnation. Critics and rival campaigns labeled it as "beneath the progressive project" and a dangerous personal attack.
* '''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]].
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.
'''Additional Income'''
'''Additional Income'''