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What a day! Daniel met his great-great-grandfather, a WWII veteran of the US Navy, today for the first time on Memorial Day. #memorialday #fivegenerations
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Lots of noise about Abdul El-Sayed and the Muslim Brotherhood.
Less attention to a plain fact about the money.His father-in-law, Dr. Tayeb Jukaku, is the top individual donor to Fighting for Michigan, the super PAC spending to elect him: $300,000 (FEC records / Free Beacon).
El-Sayed’s yard signs highlight the hypocrisy: “money out of politics.”
Jukaku sits on the founders committee of ISNA and the board of CAIR-Michigan, which he once led. Both were named unindicted co-conspirators in the 2007 Holy Land Foundation case. Unindicted means never charged. Nobody has accused El-Sayed or Jukaku of a crime.
But a candidate running against big money should not be able to dodge any inquiries about the biggest check behind him, and about the organizations the man writing it helps lead. This on top of last week’s Rebellion PAC ad (Cenk Uygur) that was widely condemned as straight-up antisemitism—an ad El-Sayed’s campaign has only distanced itself from, not repudiated.
Do a little homework, Michigan voters.
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PART 6 | IN HIS OWN WORDS
The final installment examines El-Sayed's own statements and writings about Israel, Hamas, Iran, and the Muslim Brotherhood.
Emerson reviews past essays, interviews, town hall exchanges, and campaign statements before concluding with ten questions he argues remain unanswered.
Read Part 6:
investigativeproject.org/946…
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PART 5 | THE COMPANY HE KEEPS
Emerson examines El-Sayed's relationships with political allies, activists, community organizers, and public figures.
The reporting covers a 2021 Palestine rally, connections to the Michigan Muslim Youth Council, and more recent political events.
It raises questions about the significance of these associations while documenting the activities and statements of the individuals involved.
Read Part 5:
investigativeproject.org/946…
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PART 4 | ISNA, CAIR & ICNA-MAS
Emerson reviews recordings and transcripts of more than a dozen events between 2017 and 2020.
The investigation documents El-Sayed's appearances at conferences and fundraising events, examines his remarks, and identifies controversial statements made by other speakers at those gatherings.
Read Part 4:
investigativeproject.org/946…
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PART 3 | THE ANN ARBOR YEARS
This installment examines Abdul El-Sayed's leadership roles in the University of Michigan Muslim Students' Association.
Using archived newsletters and executive board minutes, Emerson reconstructs the chapter's recruitment activities, organizational decisions, and discussions involving Tariq Ramadan and a proposed charity fundraiser.
Read Part 3:
investigativeproject.org/946…
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PART 2 | WHAT THE DOCUMENTS REVEAL
Emerson examines declassified FBI records, former Brotherhood members' interviews, and documents entered into evidence during the Holy Land Foundation prosecution.
The reporting explores the historical connections between the Muslim Brotherhood and several U.S. organizations with which El-Sayed has been associated.
Read Part 2:
investigativeproject.org/946…
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PART 1 | EL-SAYED IN THE BROTHERHOOD'S ORBIT
Steven Emerson examines Abdul El-Sayed's responses to questions about the Muslim Brotherhood, including his October 17 disavowal and earlier interviews.
The article traces how his answers evolved and examines the questions that remain unresolved.
Read Part 1:
investigativeproject.org/946…
When @sarahadams flags a national security risk, we must heed the warning. “We cannot afford to bury our heads in the sand when it comes to the Muslim Brotherhood's history, networks, and efforts to gain influence in American institutions… political convenience should never take precedence over examining the evidence.”
EXPOSING THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD'S NETWORK: WHAT MICHIGAN VOTERS NEED TO KNOW
I want to thank Steven Emerson and the Investigative Project on Terrorism @TheIPT for the extensive work behind this six-part investigation:
El-Sayed in the Brotherhood's Orbit
The investigation examines Abdul El-Sayed's longstanding associations with organizations linked to the Muslim Brotherhood's network in the U.S. Drawing on declassified FBI records, internal Brotherhood documents, archived communications, and hundreds of hours of recordings, Emerson presents evidence that deserves serious public scrutiny.
I'm particularly flagging this investigation for my friends in Michigan, but its implications go well beyond one state or one political candidate. We cannot afford to bury our heads in the sand when it comes to the Muslim Brotherhood's history, networks, and efforts to gain influence in American institutions. These are legitimate national security concerns, and political convenience should never take precedence over examining the evidence.
The American people deserve to know who is seeking positions of power, what organizations they have been involved with, and what those relationships mean. I'll share all six installments below so you can examine the investigation for yourself.
Full investigation:
investigativeproject.org/946…
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I don't understand why people don't understand that there are MANY Democrats who feel the same way. This is what courage looks like.
Choice is easy Michigan. Vote @MikeRogersForMI
Mike Rogers Wins!
Haley Stevens' fiancé says he's voting for Mike Rogers for Senate
Jason Turkish, the Democratic fiancé of former Sen. candidate Haley Stevens, told the paper he'll vote for Republican Mike Rogers, saying three months of watching convinced him Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is an antisemite who has acted recklessly toward Jewish community safety. He called it "putting country before party."
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HIS OWN WORDS: Abdul says that if elected, his priority will be giving money to the people of Syria. Not Michigan. Not lowering costs. Not money in your pockets. Money to Syria.
Abdul is Michigan LAST.
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Even the former Democratic Chairman is saying he can’t vote for Abdul El-Sayed because HE IS TOO EXTREME!
More and more Democratic elected officials are switching sides and SUPPORTING Mike Rogers.
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DAMNING FOR ABDUL: Former Stevens, Slotkin, Whitmer finance chair is out on Abdul.
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Lifelong Democrat and former Clinton staffer @JamieMetzl was asked whether Michiganders should vote for @MikeRogersMI.
"Yes."
"I would never call on people to say… we should support an anti-American bigot like Abdul El-Sayed."
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Things that make you go "hmm..."
➡️ Abdul El-Sayed is 42 years old.
➡️ He's never been able to keep a job.
➡️ Yet... he's a millionaire with luxury property in the United Arab Emirates.
How does that happen? 🤔
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ROGERS ENDORSEMENT: 🚨 Sen. Slotkin and Haley Stevens’ former finance chair, Democrat David Kramer, endorsed Mike Rogers for Senate. He knows exactly what’s at stake in this election.
He encouraged his fellow Democrats to vote for Rogers rather than leaving their ballots blank.
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For my latest, I quoted El-Sayed's exact statements that match the 'grocery' ad that everyone agrees is anti-Semitic. Just to be clear that you cannot find one acceptable and the other beyond the pale: commentary.org/seth-mandel/t…
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🚨 BREAKING: Prominent Michigan Democrat fundraiser David Kramer — who served as campaign finance chair for both Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Rep. Haley Stevens — announces he is JUMPING SHIP to vote MIKE ROGERS (R) for US Senate over Abdul El Sayed, per Jewish Insider
Abdul is TANKING! 🔥
Kramer says that even as a lifelong Democrat, backing Rogers is FAR more impactful than leaving his ballot blank to stop Mohamed from reaching the Senate
Another Democrat defection.
It really feels like Michigan Mike has the momentum!
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I was waiting for his response. This cowardice of “no one speaks for me” was expected, but I figured he would atleast throw out some buzz words about how he cares about the safety of the Jewish community.
I’m genuinely confused if journalist are afraid of him, are afraid of being called racist, or just intentionally giving him the softest pushback. I can’t think of any candidate who has been able to associate or be connected to so many horrible people and movements and just get a pass. He has antisemites in orbit who are Hezbollah supporters, Nation of Islam members, imprisoned Muslim Brotherhood members, family members in Muslim Brotherhood, staff indicted for terrorizing Jews, organizations and individual associates who’ve funded or support Hamas, and on and on. Yet he gets to simply speak for himself, and the press just disarms after the fake compliment on their outfit. A tactic I’ve seen firsthand hundreds of times.
Even before the War in Iran, this was the same category of rhetoric from Abdul. There is nothing for him to condemn or disavow. Abdul has created the rhetorical blueprint for how the left can hide their antisemitism behind patriotism. If he wins, the feverish antisemitism he has fueled will only spread. He of course will walk away and dismiss any responsibility.
El-Sayed campaign statement: "This ad is not affiliated in any way with the Abdul for Senate campaign. Abdul is focused on pushing back against Trump’s agenda that is raising prices for Michiganders. No one speaks for Abdul but himself and his campaign." #MISEN
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Patriotic Michigan voters can support Republican Mike Rogers for US Senate while contributing to patriotic Democratic candidates in swing states like Kansas, Texas, and Alaska.
Our party must stand up to the Trump administration’s abuses and excesses, but using that imperative to excuse anti-American bigotry from candidates like Abdul El-Sayed will destroy our credibility with the broader US electorate.