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El-Sayed: Understanding Terrorism Requires Reflection and Action

4/17/2026

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Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, argues that understanding what motivates terrorism is essential.
He says terrorists act from "pain and frustration" and lack of agency.
He acknowledges the necessity of military responses.
He notes the United States must reflect on its global actions that may contribute to such 'heinous acts'.

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Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, argues that understanding what motivates terrorism is essential.
He says terrorists act from "pain and frustration" and lack of agency.
He acknowledges the necessity of military responses.
He notes the United States must reflect on its global actions that may contribute to such 'heinous acts'.