Michigan's El-Sayed Draws 9/11 Backlash Over Hasan Piker Ties
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 12
Michigan's El-Sayed Draws 9/11 Backlash Over Hasan Piker Ties
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 12
Summary
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, drew fresh backlash after a 9/11 X post prompted critics to revive his ties to Hasan Piker, who previously said the U.S. “deserved 9/11.”
Conservative commentators and the NRSC used the post to accuse El-Sayed of hypocrisy, arguing his tribute clashed with his past campaigning alongside Piker and his failure to fully disavow him.
El-Sayed has said only he and his campaign spokesperson speak for the campaign, distancing himself from Piker’s remarks while insisting voters care more about gas, groceries, schools and healthcare.
The flare-up adds pressure in Michigan’s closely watched Senate race and renews scrutiny of El-Sayed’s earlier 9/11-related comments, which often linked the attacks to the War on Terror and Gaza.