Ted Cruz accuses Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Muslim Brotherhood ties

Ted Cruz accuses Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Muslim Brotherhood ties

Senator Ted Cruz accused Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Muslim Brotherhood ties and called him a “jihadist leprechaun” during a campaign stop in Michigan. The remarks followed a series of attacks on El-Sayed by Republican figures. President Donald Trump had earlier labeled the candidate a Muslim Brotherhood affiliate, a national-security threat and even compared him to the September 11 hijackers, prompting criticism from Arab-American groups. El-Sayed repeatedly rejected the accusations, telling a town-hall audience and a televised debate that he has no ties to the group and that his allegiance is to the U.

S. Constitution. A heckler identified as former Josh Hawley aide Thomas Teepell had challenged him on the issue, and a $250,000 influencer campaign funded by the nonprofit America Next was reported to target El-Sayed.

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Caro, Michigan, United States

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2026年十月28日
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Ted Cruz calls Abdul El-Sayed a "jihadist leprechaun," as GOP closing message leans into attacks
Ted Cruz calls Abdul El-Sayed a "jihadist leprechaun," as GOP closing message leans into attacks

CBS News • 10月28日 18:52

Senator Ted Cruz labeled Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist leprechaun” and claimed he supports the Muslim Brotherhood, prompting denials from El-Sayed and his campaign.

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2026年十月27日
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JD Vance steps up extreme attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed
JD Vance steps up extreme attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed

The Guardian • 10月27日 23:31

Republican Senate candidate JD Vance accused Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed of supporting rioters in France and suggested he would back similar unrest in Detroit.

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El-Sayed Is National Security Threat, Gov’t Says
El-Sayed Is National Security Threat, Gov’t Says

Ken Klippenstein | Substack • 10月27日 22:24

Donald Trump and several Republican officials have accused Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of posing a threat to U.S. national security, citing alleged ties to extremist groups.

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Vance tears into 'psychopath' Abdul El-Sayed
Vance tears into 'psychopath' Abdul El-Sayed

New York Post • 10月27日 20:44

During a campaign stop in Michigan, Vice President JD Vance accused Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of extremist views and warned that his policies could harm the auto industry.

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2026年十月26日
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‘Deflections’: Abdul El-Sayed responds to Trump’s anti-Muslim attacks
‘Deflections’: Abdul El-Sayed responds to Trump’s anti-Muslim attacks

Al Jazeera • 10月26日 20:19

Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed dismissed President Donald Trump's claims that he is a jihadist, calling the attacks distractions from economic and foreign-policy issues.

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Backlash after Trump invokes 9/11 in attack on El
Backlash after Trump invokes 9/11 in attack on El

BBC • 10月26日 16:58

President Donald Trump faced criticism after invoking the September 11 attacks while speaking about Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a rally in Michigan.

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Trump intensifies anti-Muslim rhetoric against Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan rally - US politics live
Trump intensifies anti-Muslim rhetoric against Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan rally - US politics live

The Guardian • 10月26日 11:20

President Donald Trump labeled Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a security risk and questioned his loyalty, prompting criticism from an Arab-American political group.

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Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan
Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan

NPR • 10月26日 09:22

President Donald Trump labeled Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a security threat at a rally in Michigan, prompting rebuke from a former Arab-American Trump ally and escalating tensions in the close Senate race.

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Trump Calls Michigan Senate Candidate "Jihadist," Questions Loyalty To US
Trump Calls Michigan Senate Candidate "Jihadist," Questions Loyalty To US

NDTV • 10月26日 05:13

At a rally in Port Huron, President Donald Trump called Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed a "jihadist" and suggested he pose a security threat, prompting condemnation from an Arab-American group.

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Trump dials up Islamophobia against Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan Senate rally
Trump dials up Islamophobia against Abdul El-Sayed at Michigan Senate rally

Al Jazeera • 10月26日 04:07

President Donald Trump held a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, where he accused Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of supporting Sharia law and warned of a cancelled Christmas if the candidate wins.

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2026年十月25日
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Trump leans into Islamophobic rhetoric at Michigan rally
Trump leans into Islamophobic rhetoric at Michigan rally

NBC News • 10月25日 23:32

At a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, President Donald Trump labeled Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed a “Muslim Brotherhood member” and called for a metal detector for the candidate, while supporting Republican nominee Mike Rogers.

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Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed
Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose Muslim Senate candidate El-Sayed

Reuters • 10月25日 22:35

President Donald Trump urged Michigan voters to reject Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, comparing him to the September 11 hijackers, as the race tightens ahead of the November midterms.

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Trump compares Muslim Senate hopeful to 9/11 attackers, demands metal screening
Trump compares Muslim Senate hopeful to 9/11 attackers, demands metal screening

India Today • 10月25日 22:00

President Donald Trump labeled Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed a Muslim Brotherhood affiliate and said he should be screened with a metal detector if elected, while El-Sayed denied the allegations.

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Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose El-Sayed
Trump invokes 9/11 in urging Michigan voters to oppose El-Sayed

CNBC • 10月25日 21:54

President Donald Trump urged Michigan voters to reject Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, comparing him to the hijackers of United Flight 93, as the state’s Senate race draws near the November 3 election.

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Trump demands metal detectors for Abdul El-Sayed at US capitol as he spew attacks at Democrat during rally
Trump demands metal detectors for Abdul El-Sayed at US capitol as he spew attacks at Democrat during rally

The Independent • 10月25日 20:22

At a rally in Port Huron, President Donald Trump said Abdul El-Sayed should be screened with metal detectors if elected to the U.S. Senate, accusing the Democrat of ties to extremist groups.

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Mike Rogers Awkwardly Waits for Applause After El-Sayed Dig
Mike Rogers Awkwardly Waits for Applause After El-Sayed Dig

Mediaite • 10月25日 20:10

Rep. Mike Rogers' remarks linking Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood drew little reaction from the audience, while President Donald Trump later echoed the claims.

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2026年十月24日
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Dem Star Erupts at Fox News Host in Fiery On-Air Clash
Dem Star Erupts at Fox News Host in Fiery On-Air Clash

The Daily Beast • 10月24日 07:10

During a street interview with Fox News host Bret Baier, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed denied any affiliation with the Muslim Brotherhood and affirmed his loyalty to the U.S. Constitution.

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2026年十月22日
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Abdul El-Sayed denies Muslim Brotherhood ties in Michigan Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed denies Muslim Brotherhood ties in Michigan Senate race

Fox News • 10月22日 00:25

During a televised debate, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed denied allegations that he or his family have ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, while Republican opponent Mike Rogers cited a 2012 letter to Egypt’s president as evidence.

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2026年十月21日
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What the GOP activist who confronted El-Sayed really got wrong
What the GOP activist who confronted El-Sayed really got wrong

Semafor • 10月21日 16:51

During a campaign stop in Caro, Michigan, Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed told GOP activist Thomas Teepell that the Constitution, not his personal faith, should be the focus, rejecting claims of dual loyalty.

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‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up
‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up

The Guardian • 10月21日 15:15

Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed responded to accusations about the Muslim Brotherhood and Israel by challenging the premises of the questions, a tactic that has drawn both praise and criticism amid heightened Islamophobic attacks.

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They voted for Trump in 2024. Now he’s calling their Senate candidate a ‘jihadist.’
They voted for Trump in 2024. Now he’s calling their Senate candidate a ‘jihadist.’

MS NOW • 10月21日 13:34

Republican leaders in Michigan dispute claims that the party has turned away Arab and Muslim voters after President Trump labeled Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist.”

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2026年十月20日
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Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed
Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed

The Guardian • 10月20日 12:45

A filing shows Breakthrough LLC received $250,000 from the nonprofit America Next for canvassing and influencer marketing targeting Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, and the firm is run by the son of longtime Republican strategist Timmy Teepell.

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2026年十月19日
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Abdul El-Sayed’s Viral Moment With a Heckler Was Revealing—but Not in the Way the Heckler Intended
Abdul El-Sayed’s Viral Moment With a Heckler Was Revealing—but Not in the Way the Heckler Intended

Slate • 10月19日 22:26

During a campaign event, Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed answered a heckler’s query about the Muslim Brotherhood and used the exchange to challenge assumptions about his loyalty, drawing mixed reactions from voters.

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Man who heckled Abdul El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show
Man who heckled Abdul El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show

The Guardian • 10月19日 14:41

Congressional staff records show that Thomas Teepell, who once worked for Senator Josh Hawley, was the man who shouted at Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a Michigan town hall, demanding a disavowal of the Muslim Brotherhood.

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2026年十月18日
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Abdul El-Sayed disavows Muslim Brotherhood and criticizes implications that he has ‘dual loyalty’
Abdul El-Sayed disavows Muslim Brotherhood and criticizes implications that he has ‘dual loyalty’

CNN • 10月18日 02:16

Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed publicly disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood during a town-hall meeting and said accusations of dual loyalty are unfounded.

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