Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Defends 'Defund the Police' Comments

Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed has responded to CNN's focus on his past 'defund the police' comments. El-Sayed criticized the network for fixating on the remarks.

12 Jul, 23:55 — 12 Jul, 23:55

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The "defund the police" slogan became a contentious issue in American politics, often used by opponents to characterize progressive candidates as extreme. For El-Sayed, these resurfaced comments could impact voter perception and his electability in a statewide race.

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Abdul El-Sayed is a Michigan Democratic Senate candidate
El-Sayed made comments in 2020 calling to "defund the police"
El-Sayed criticized CNN for focusing on his past "defund the police" comments

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Abdul El-Sayed explicitly called to "defund the police" in 2020

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El-Sayed was asked about these comments on CNN

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El-Sayed believes CNN chose to "fixate" on his past comments

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Fox NewsMixed12d ago

Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed fires back at CNN choosing to 'fixate' on 'defund the police' comments

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was asked on CNN about a resurfaced clip featuring him explicitly calling to "defund the police" in 2020.

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YahooMostly Factual12d ago