Trump Accuses Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Hating Jews and Israel

Former U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate from Michigan, accusing him of harboring intense hatred toward Jews and Israel. Trump made these remarks following El-Sayed's victory in the Michigan Democratic primary on Wednesday.

El-Sayed, who previously held a senior role in public health, has repeatedly expressed opposition to unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel. In a recent CNN interview, he emphasized his stance against providing military assistance to foreign countries at the expense of American citizens' welfare. He also condemned arms deals with countries allegedly violating international law, specifically referencing Israel. El-Sayed stated he does not differentiate between offensive and defensive weapons and opposed U.S. funding of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, questioning why American taxpayers finance foreign militaries while domestic education suffers.

El-Sayed defeated four-term Congresswoman Haley Stevens, a centrist Democrat backed by the party establishment and pro-Israel lobby AIPAC. Should El-Sayed win the general election against the Republican candidate, his presence in the Senate could influence U.S. policy toward Israel, given Michigan's political significance. The article also notes related developments, including Democratic primary victories for allies of Rep. Mondaire Jones in New York and the Senate's rejection of initiatives to restrict arms sales to Israel.