Abdul El-Sayed Defends Hasan Piker Stance
Abdul El-Sayed refused to condemn Hasan Piker amid criticism from Jewish Democrats.
August 31, 2026 · Updated Aug 31, 4:32pm ET
ForbesEl-Sayed Defends His Decision Not To Condemn Hasan Piker
The Daily WireMike Rogers Slams Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘Apology’ To Jews As Political Theater
TownhallDoes Abdul El-Sayed Really Think This Will Help Him Win Over Jewish Voters?
FOX NewsEl-Sayed tries to make peace with Jewish Democrats but draws line at dumping Hasan Piker
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What happened
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed
Abdul El-SayedAmerican politician and epidemiologist (born 1984) apologized Saturday to the Michigan Democratic Party’s Jewish CaucusMichigan Democratic Partypolitical organization in the U.S. state of Michigan in Lansing for comments he made after a March attack on a suburban Detroit synagogue, where a man rammed a truck into the building and opened fire. His campaign is also planning to hire a Jewish liaison as it seeks to repair relations with Jewish voters. El-Sayed said he would not cut ties with or condemn political commentator Hasan Piker
Hasan PikerTurkish and American political commentator (born 1991). Republican rival Mike Rogers
Mike RogersAmerican politician (born 1963) rejected the apology as political theater.
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