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UPDATED Aug 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Aug 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
El-Sayed apologizes for “hurt people hurt people” remark
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, apologized after facing criticism from Jewish Democrats over his March comment about a Michigan synagogue attack. The remark, “hurt people hurt people,” drew backlash from within the party.
WHO: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
WHAT: Apologized for a March comment that drew criticism from Jewish Democrats after a Michigan synagogue attack.
WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Michigan, USA
WHY: Jewish Democrats criticized El-Sayed for his March remark, “hurt people hurt people,” in connection with the Michigan synagogue attack.
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