Politics
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces criticism over social media posts referencing Usha Vance and Trump aide
Republican figures and political commentators criticized the Democratic candidate's online remarks following verbal attacks from JD Vance and Donald Trump.
The short version
- Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed drew backlash after posting online remarks referencing second lady Usha Vance and White House aide Natalie Harp.
- The comments were posted following critical rally speeches made about El-Sayed by Vice President JD Vance and Donald Trump.
- Republican politicians and commentators accused El-Sayed of sexism and racism in response to the posts.
- Representatives for El-Sayed, Usha Vance, and the vice president's office did not immediately provide public responses.
Key facts
- Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed posted a social media remark asking if Vice President JD Vance would take his wife, Usha Vance, back in time to meet his grandfather.[Fox News]
- El-Sayed's post followed remarks by JD Vance at an Ohio rally criticizing El-Sayed and referencing his own grandfather.[Fox News]
- El-Sayed also published a separate social media post referencing White House aide Natalie Harp after Donald Trump criticized his campaign appearances.[Fox News]
- Critics, including Republican political commentators, Texas Representative Brandon Gill, and former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon, characterized the posts as sexist and racially insensitive.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- El-Sayed's campaign has not publicly clarified the specific intent behind the posts following requests for comment.[Fox News]