Trump Says El-Sayed Is ‘100%’ Muslim Brotherhood—Amplifying Unfounded Right-Wing Claim
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for Michigan Senate, denied having ties to the Muslim Brotherhood during an NBC interview. Reports then emerged suggesting his half-sister had family connections to the group, and that he served as her legal guardian in a Sharia marriage years earlier. Former President Trump subsequently claimed El-Sayed is "100% Muslim Brotherhood," amplifying the allegation from right-wing sources.
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17 viewpointsAbdul El-Sayed: A Muslim Brotherhood Puppet and a Grave National Security Threat
Trump links Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to Muslim Brotherhood: 'He's a con man'
El-Sayed on Half-Sister's Muslim Brotherhood Tweets: 'You're Using Hearsay Evidence', 'We Have No Ties', I Didn't Talk to My Mom About That, 'Not Serious'
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4 developments- Oct 12Only right-leaning coverage:El-Sayed Denies Muslim Brotherhood Ties, Sister Contradicts Him
- Oct 13Abdul El-Sayed’s alleged family ties to Muslim Brotherhood surface after denying any link during NBC interview
- Oct 14Only right-leaning coverage:Uncovered Video: El-Sayed Was Radical ‘Queer’ Sister’s Guardian and Dowry Manager in Her Sharia Marriage–Years After She Said Family Had ‘Long Been Muslim Brotherhood’
- Oct 15Trump Says El-Sayed Is ‘100%’ Muslim Brotherhood—Amplifying Unfounded Right-Wing Claim
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