El-Sayed distances campaign from Hasan Piker amid Israel remarks

Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed publicly distanced his campaign from Hasan Piker after the streamer’s remarks about Jewish Americans and Israel drew bipartisan backlash; El-Sayed insisted only his campaign speaks for him as he faces Republican challenger Mike Rogers, who has used the controversy to press Democrats on Israel issues. The dispute also featured criticism from Democratic leaders and Jewish groups, while El-Sayed reiterated his stance against antisemitism and his support for Jewish safety, even as he questions unconditional U.S. aid to Israel.