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A leaked campaign recording shows Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed telling staffers he didn’t want to publicly address the U.S.-Israeli killing of Iran’s supreme leader because, in his words, “there are a lot of people in Dearborn who are sad today.” This audio, first published by the Washington Free Beacon, is unmistakable evidence that El‑Sayed prioritized political calculation over a clear moral stance against a brutal theocratic regime.
Republican Mike Rogers and other GOP leaders pounced, rightly calling the remarks disqualifying and proof that Democrats have drifted so far left they’ll pander to foreign sympathies rather than defend American values. The outrage was swift and bipartisan on the right, with national outlets and party operatives blasting El‑Sayed for empathy that seems to fall on the side of dictators rather than their victims.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee moved quickly to amplify the fallout, framing the audio as emblematic of a Democratic leadership that cowers before radical sentiment in our own communities. This isn’t mere political theater — it’s a dangerous admission from a man who would represent Michigan in the United States Senate if Democrats elevate him.
This incident fits a broader pattern: El‑Sayed’s campaign has courted far‑left influencers and repeatedly sidestepped tough questions about terrorism and support for our allies. Reporters have detailed his ties to controversial figures and moments when he chose optics over principle, which only deepens the worry that his priorities are out of step with national security and mainstream Michigan voters.
For patriotic Americans, the takeaway is simple: candidates who whisper about “not commenting” because some in a U.S. city might grieve a foreign dictator reveal who they really serve. News outlets across the spectrum reported the sidestep, and Republican officials are making the right argument that Michigan deserves a senator who puts America first, not one who calculates politics around sympathies for tyrants.
Hardworking Michiganders and conservatives nationwide should see this for what it is — a litmus test on values. When the chips are down, we need leaders who stand with our allies, condemn terror, and put American security ahead of political expediency; Mike Rogers is making that contrast clear, and voters should remember El‑Sayed’s own words when they decide who deserves their trust.
