Abdul El-Sayed

'Trump is right': Michigan senator-elect El-Sayed agrees with president's plan to end Israel aid

Newly elected Michigan senator Abdul El-Sayed found common ground with Trump on ending Israel's military aid, but pushed for a complete ban on weapons sales.

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a midterm election night watch party at the Department at Hudson's on November 04, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
A man runs with an Israeli flag at the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 22, 2026, during a temporary ceasefire in the conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The ceasefire remained in place after Washington extended it on April 21; illustrative

How Israel lost four elections in less than two weeks - analysis

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

Democrats flip Congress in US midterms as Trump claims Netanyahu agreed to end US aid

Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss during a session of the Michigan State Senate at the state Capitol in 2023, in Lansing, Michigan.

Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss becomes Michigan's first openly gay Congress member


Michigan Jewish leaders urge Democratic Party to protect Jewish delegates at convention

Soifer called on El-Sayed to “stand with and defend Nessel and other Jewish Democrats,” noting that JDCA would focus its campaign season on helping elect “Democrats who share our values.”

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 21, 2024. (Saul Loeb / AFP via Getty Images)

Michigan imam celebrated Graham’s death, prayed for Trump to die before El-Sayed win

El-Sayed, a 41-year-old physician and former Detroit health director, narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens and secured the Democratic nomination.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (C) holds a news conference with fellow Republican senators (L-R) Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), at the U.S. Capitol on May 09, 2024 in Washington, DC.

El-Sayed won the Democrats a victory, but may lose the war - analysis

El-Sayed’s primary victory could ultimately cost Democrats control of the Senate. For those whose overriding concern is preserving strong US support for Israel, this may not be viewed as bad.

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

New generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates

Progressive candidates are using podcasts and other digital platforms to turn national online support into primary election victories.

Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a press conference in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue on August 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

Trump clashes with Hegseth over munition shortages, slams 'communist' El-Sayed

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise. 

US President Donald Trump gives thumbs-up as he walks from Marine One to board Air Force One, July 31, 2026; illustrative.

Israel critic Abdul El-Sayed defeats AIPAC-backed Haley Stevens in Michigan primary

El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in November in a race critical to Democrats' hopes of regaining control of the US Senate.

US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, in Detroit, Michigan, US, August 5, 2026