The Right Is Targeting Abdul El-Sayed’s Family Members
Since Abdul El-Sayed’s win earlier this month to become the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s US Senate seat, the right has ramped up its attacks on him, condemning his past comments as evidence of him being a “terrorist” and “radical Islamist” or a “jihadist sympathizer” who is “infiltrating from within”. But it has also targeted El-Sayed’s […]
The Right has intensified its attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan's US Senate seat, targeting not only El-Sayed himself but also his family members. This backlash has included labeling El-Sayed a "terrorist," "radical Islamist," or "jihadist sympathizer," as well as going after his wife and half-sister, who have been portrayed in a negative light by conservative media outlets. The right's focus on El-Sayed's family appears to be an attempt to undermine his candidacy and sway voters.
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