<p>Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan is emphasizing his affordability message while facing criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.</p><p>In a two-day period, El-Sayed distanced himself from leftwing streamer Hasan Piker, condemned rightwing hate directed at the Muslim community, and participated in a debate with Fox News host Jesse Watters regarding taxation of billionaires. A notable moment from the Fox interview involved El-Sayed asking Watters about his circumcision in response to a question about gender-affirming care.</p>
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El-Sayed maintains focus on affordability amid political scrutiny
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate for Michigan, is focusing on his affordability message while facing scrutiny from various political factions. He has distanced himself from Hasan Piker, condemned hate against Muslims, and debated Fox News host Jesse Watters on taxation issues.
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