Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed faces Jewish and Iranian concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 17:50 · Archive

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has faced confrontation over his positions on Iran and Jewish support.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, faced criticism from Jewish Democrats, with roughly 500 signing an open letter backing rival Mike Rogers. A Persian student at the University of Michigan confronted El-Sayed during a town hall over his stance on Iran, citing family suffering under Iran's government.

How it is being reported

• Unearthed clip exposes clash between El-Sayed and ex-GOP rival: 'Muslims definitely hate you'Fox News · 24 Sept, 23:00
• Mamdani allies set to hold big NYC fundraiser for Michigan Dem Abdul El-SayedNew York Post · 24 Sept, 17:31
• Michigan student confronts El-Sayed over Iran stance in tense exchange: ‘Do you stand with us?’New York Post · 24 Sept, 07:41
• Michigan student confronts El-Sayed over Iran stance in tense exchange: ‘Do you stand with us?’Fox News · 24 Sept, 01:55
• El-Sayed’s Jewish outreach ignites ‘tokenism’ fury as Michigan GOP chair makes bold predictionFox News · 22 Sept, 11:26

In this story: Abdul El-Sayed · Mike Rogers · Michigan · Iran

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