Politics · October 8, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed’s long history of trashing Obama resurfaces ahead of rally with former prez
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Recent reports have highlighted past criticisms of former President Barack Obama made by Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. As the two prepare for a joint campaign appearance in Detroit on October 24, writings from 2012 and 2020 have resurfaced where El-Sayed characterized Obama's policies as centrist and his reelection as a compromise rather than a victory for progressives. El-Sayed has recently responded by stating that while he criticized aspects of Obama's record, he remains inspired by the former president's leadership and the path he paved for diverse candidates.
Recent reports have highlighted past criticisms of former President Barack Obama made by Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. As the two prepare for a joint campaign appearance in Detroit on October 24, writings from 2012 and 2020 have resurfaced where El-Sayed characterized Obama's policies as centrist and his reelection as a compromise rather than a victory for progressives. El-Sayed has recently responded by stating that while he criticized aspects of Obama's record, he remains inspired by the former president's leadership and the path he paved for diverse candidates.