United States representative for Minnesota’s 6th congressional district and House majority whip.
Case
Mike Rogers attributed a belief about 9/11 to Abdul El-Sayed based on his association with Hasan Piker. El-Sayed rejected that belief and challenged the premise that campaigning together establishes agreement.
Role at the time: United States representative for Minnesota’s 6th congressional district and House majority whip.
Responding to
Mike Rogers’s 9/11 accusation against Abdul El-Sayed
“This evil man pals around with people who believe Americans deserved to be attacked on 9/11.”
Emmer labels El-Sayed “evil” and repeats an allegation linking him to support for the September 11 attackers, directly condemning the candidate in this dispute.
Statement dates: September 9, 2026
Statement dates: September 9, 2026
