Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Critics Target El-Sayed’s Extremist Ties in Campaign

9/6/2026

23 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces criticism for ties to extremist and socialist figures.
El-Sayed repeatedly says he is not a socialist and supports regulated capitalism.
El-Sayed campaigned with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who claimed America deserved 9/11.
Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib, Summer Lee and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez publicly endorsed El-Sayed.
Amir Makled, who praised Hezbollah martyrs, introduced El-Sayed at a rally.

1 of 1

Story summary

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faces criticism for ties to extremist and socialist figures.
El-Sayed repeatedly says he is not a socialist and supports regulated capitalism.
El-Sayed campaigned with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who claimed America deserved 9/11.
Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib, Summer Lee and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez publicly endorsed El-Sayed.
Amir Makled, who praised Hezbollah martyrs, introduced El-Sayed at a rally.