Abdul El-Sayed grilled on Sharia, white supremacy claims
By The BriefBrief
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed faced a fiery primetime interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters, where he was pressed on his past statements about Sharia law and links to white supremacy. The exchange also covered El-Sayed’s progressive policy positions, including a proposal to tax the rich and other issues.
WHO:Jesse Watters and Abdul El-Sayed
WHAT:Watters grilled El-Sayed in a wide-ranging interview about his past remarks on Sharia law and alleged links to white supremacy, alongside other policy proposals.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Watters confronted El-Sayed over his stated adherence to Sharia law and prior remarks that critics said linked efforts to eliminate Sharia law to white supremacy.
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