Abdul El-Sayed faces Muslim Brotherhood ties claims in Michigan Senate race; he disputes them
Photo: Fox NewsHow the sides differ Alternative sources stress El-Sayed's response to criticism and the president's accusation; right sources stress the family-ties controversy, his handling of questions, and media coverage.
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat running for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, is facing allegations about his family's ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, which he has denied. Semafor reports the president accused him of such ties on Thursday night, and El-Sayed pushed back at Republicans who he said judge him because he might pray differently. Fox News and The Blaze describe a growing controversy, including a video in which El-Sayed was questioned by NBC's Tom Llamas. They differ on emphasis: Fox faults some outlets for limited coverage, while The Blaze says he reacted poorly under pressure.
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Semafor presents El-Sayed's rebuttal to the president's accusation, focusing on his objection to being judged over his faith.
- The BlazeVIDEO: Abdul El-Sayed IMPLODES under media pressure as Muslim Brotherhood allegations won't go away
- Washington Free BeaconMeet Abdul El-Sayed's Academic 'Inspiration': A Muslim Brotherhood Scion Barred From Entering US Over Terror Ties
Right-leaning outlets treat the family-ties question as an unresolved controversy, criticizing El-Sayed's responses and some media for downplaying or ignoring it.