On October 11, 2026, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) addressed his previous criticism of former President Barack Obama during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press." El-Sayed stated that he and other Democratic candidates now "stand on the shoulders of giants" like Obama. The discussion was prompted by questions from host Kristen Welker regarding El-Sayed's past remarks about the former president.
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El-Sayed Reflects on Previous Criticism of Obama, Acknowledges Democratic Legacy
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed discussed his past criticism of former President Obama during an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press." He acknowledged the legacy of Democratic leaders, stating that he and his peers stand on the shoulders of giants like Obama.
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El-Sayed addresses past Obama criticism, says Democrats now ‘stand on the shoulders of giants’
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