El-Sayed under fire after 9/11 post ties him to Hasan Piker in Michigan race

Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faced rapid online backlash after posting a 9/11 tribute on X that highlighted his friendship with far-left streamer Hasan Piker, who has sparked controversy for past 9/11 remarks. Critics, including GOP strategists and allied accounts, accused El-Sayed of aligning with someone who questioned America, while El-Sayed’s team said the race should focus on policy and noted he does not necessarily share Piker’s views; his campaign did not respond to requests for comment about disavowing Piker.