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Politics · October 16, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed May Be Campaigning With 'Establishment' Barack Obama, But His 'Policies Have Not Changed,' His Sister Says

Part of: Michigan Senate: El-Sayed vs. Rogers →
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Eman Abdelhadi, a professor and sister of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, defended El-Sayed’s decision to campaign with former President Barack Obama during a lecture at the University of Chicago. Despite El-Sayed's past criticisms of Obama’s record on civil liberties and deportations, Abdelhadi stated that his core policy positions—specifically regarding ending aid to Israel—have not changed. The report also highlights El-Sayed’s dismissal of allegations concerning family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, which he has previously characterized as 'hearsay.'

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  • Abdul El-Sayed is a Michigan Senate candidate in the 2026 election cycle.
  • Barack Obama is campaigning with Abdul El-Sayed following El-Sayed's primary victory over Haley Stevens.
  • Eman Abdelhadi, El-Sayed's sister, spoke about his campaign during a lecture at the University of Chicago.
  • El-Sayed has previously criticized Obama's presidential record regarding war, civil liberties, and deportations.

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  • Abdelhadi stated that El-Sayed's policy position on stopping aid to Israel remains consistent.
  • Abdelhadi described the El-Sayed campaign as a response to pressure that made 'Palestine front and center.'
  • El-Sayed denied family connections to the Muslim Brotherhood during a Meet the Press interview.
  • Abdelhadi was previously arrested for allegedly spitting on an Illinois state trooper.

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