El-Sayed says Trump's attacks on his faith are to distract from pain he's causing
Summary
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says that President Trump and Republicans are attacking his faith to distract from everyday problems like high gas and grocery prices. El-Sayed is running against Republican Mike Rogers in a close race that could affect control of the Senate.Key Facts
- Abdul El-Sayed is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
- President Trump has attacked El-Sayed’s faith and ethnicity during the campaign.
- El-Sayed says these attacks distract from issues like the rising cost of living.
- The Michigan Senate race is very close, with polls showing El-Sayed and Mike Rogers nearly tied.
- El-Sayed was born in Michigan to Egyptian immigrant parents.
- He opposes unconditional U.S. military support for Israel and believes Israel is not a true ally because of pushing the U.S. into wars.
- El-Sayed condemned some actions of Iran’s government but advocates for pursuing peace talks.
- He supports Medicare for All, a government-run healthcare system.
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