El-Sayed refuses to say whether Iran is more of a threat than Israel in stunning Michigan Senate debate moment

During a Michigan Senate debate, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed was asked by a moderator and challenged by Republican rival Mike Rogers on whether he considers Israel or Iran a greater threat to the United States. El-Sayed declined to choose one over the other, characterizing the question as a 'ridiculous' or 'dumb' hypothetical. He argued that both nations have acted dangerously and focused his response on domestic spending and ending unconditional military aid. Rogers criticized El-Sayed's refusal to rank the threats and highlighted El-Sayed's lack of a public statement regarding the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks.

During a Michigan Senate debate, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed was asked by a moderator and challenged by Republican rival Mike Rogers on whether he considers Israel or Iran a greater threat to the United States. El-Sayed declined to choose one over the other, characterizing the question as a 'ridiculous' or 'dumb' hypothetical. He argued that both nations have acted dangerously and focused his response on domestic spending and ending unconditional military aid. Rogers criticized El-Sayed's refusal to rank the threats and highlighted El-Sayed's lack of a public statement regarding the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks.