Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed ignited a firestorm on social media with his 9/11 message, drawing sharp criticism for his past association with progressive streamer Hasan Piker, who has previously stated that the U.S. ‘deserved 9/11.’ While El-Sayed’s post on X reflected on the ‘idea of America’ and honored the lives lost, online critics, including conservative accounts like Libs of TikTok and political commentators, swiftly pointed to his friendship with Piker. Screenshots and quotes emerged, highlighting Piker’s controversial remarks and El-Sayed’s failure to unequivocally disavow him, leading to accusations of dishonesty and being a ‘disgrace.’ Critics questioned how El-Sayed could be considered a viable candidate given these ties, with some labeling him a ‘radical Islamist extremist.’ The controversy intensified as observers noted El-Sayed’s 9/11 message seemed to deviate from his usual focus on the ‘War on Terror’ aftermath, with some suggesting he was reading from a script. El-Sayed’s campaign has previously stated that Piker does not speak for them and has attempted to pivot the conversation to core campaign issues like the economy and healthcare, but the backlash over his association with Piker and his 9/11 messaging persists.
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