Michigan's El-Sayed, Asked Whether the Democratic Party Has an 'Antisemitism Problem,' Pivots to 'Apartheid and Genocide'
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for Michigan's Senate seat, avoided a question about antisemitism in the party by accusing Israel of apartheid and genocide. During a debate, he linked antisemitism and Islamophobia to white supremacy, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of these issues. El-Sayed's controversial statements have drawn attention throughout his campaign, particularly regarding his views on Israel and terrorism.
- ▪El-Sayed sidestepped a question about antisemitism in the Democratic Party during a debate.
- ▪He accused Israel of committing apartheid and genocide while linking antisemitism and Islamophobia to white supremacy.
- ▪El-Sayed has previously made controversial statements regarding Israel's role in terrorism.
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Democrats Michigan's El-Sayed, Asked Whether the Democratic Party Has an 'Antisemitism Problem,' Pivots to 'Apartheid and Genocide' El-Sayed previously blamed Israel for causing the Hezbollah-inspired terror attack at a Michigan synagogue in March Abdul El-Sayed (Sarah Rice/Getty Images) Zach Kessel May 28, 2026 image/svg+xml .st0{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} .st1{fill:none;stroke:#384f61;stroke-width:2;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Abdul El-Sayed, the left-wing Democrat running for Michigan's open Senate seat, sidestepped a question about whether the Democratic Party has a problem with antisemitism, instead accusing Israel of committing "apartheid and genocide" and claiming that both antisemitism…
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