Politics · October 7, 2026
El-Sayed says Netanyahu pushed US into Iran war
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During the 2026 Michigan Senate race, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican candidate Mike Rogers clashed over foreign policy, specifically regarding the conflict in Iran and U.S. relations with Israel. During a debate and subsequent interviews, El-Sayed refused to categorize either Israel or Iran as the 'greater threat,' instead arguing that Israeli lobbying influenced U.S. involvement in the Iran war and that domestic spending should be prioritized over foreign military aid. Rogers criticized El-Sayed's stance, questioning his condemnation of groups like the IRGC and Hamas, while El-Sayed questioned Rogers' support for foreign wars and his personal residency.
During the 2026 Michigan Senate race, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican candidate Mike Rogers clashed over foreign policy, specifically regarding the conflict in Iran and U.S. relations with Israel. During a debate and subsequent interviews, El-Sayed refused to categorize either Israel or Iran as the 'greater threat,' instead arguing that Israeli lobbying influenced U.S. involvement in the Iran war and that domestic spending should be prioritized over foreign military aid. Rogers criticized El-Sayed's stance, questioning his condemnation of groups like the IRGC and Hamas, while El-Sayed questioned Rogers' support for foreign wars and his personal residency.