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Statements and actions by Abdul El-Sayed on this topic.
Public disputes concerning the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle, including campaigns, candidates, conventions, advertising, endorsements, and election-related policy promises.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: March 18, 2026 to August 24, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: March 18, 2026 to August 24, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 18, 2026 to August 24, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. Senate candidate and former Wayne County health director
Responding to
Hasan Piker’s remarks about American Jews, Israel, and antisemitic violence
"Antisemitism is a scourge, and we need to address it in all its forms."
El-Sayed condemns antisemitism and rejects rhetoric that endangers the Jewish community.
Reporting that quotes public reactions to Hasan Piker's August 20 livestream, including statements by Democratic officeholders, Jeremy Moss, and Abdul El-Sayed.
Role at the time: U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan
Responding to
The Temple Israel attack should be understood in part through the cycle of violence created by the regional war and the Israeli airstrike that killed members of the assailant's family.
"It was a risk."
He maintained the decision to provide causal context rather than accepting critics' characterization of the statement as excusing terrorism.
Reports El-Sayed's internal campaign call and attributable reactions from Mike Rogers and Tim Scott.
