Pelosi Criticizes El-Sayed Over Israel Views
Nancy Pelosi calls El-Sayed’s stance on Israel ‘concerning’ amid election debate.
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has expressed concern over the views of Michigan Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, stating that his positions on Israel are ‘more than concerning.’ During an interview on the On Brand podcast with host Donny Deutsch, Pelosi addressed the broader implications of El-Sayed’s remarks, which she claims reflect a radical departure from Democratic values.
El-Sayed’s Stance on Israel
Pelosi emphasized that she has ‘more Jewish grandchildren than anybody in Congress,’ underscoring her personal ties to the Jewish community. She argued that the Democratic Party as a whole is not engaged in antisemitism, noting that ‘it’s only a few’ who might be involved. She also acknowledged that some lawmakers may ‘say things that they shouldn’t and can be interpreted that way.’
Deutsch pointed out that El-Sayed has stated he does not believe Israel should be a Jewish state, which Pelosi called ‘antisemitic as far as I’m concerned.’ She added that if El-Sayed were to be elected, the people of Michigan would see if his views align with those of the Democratic Party.
Debate and Interview Highlights
Breitbart News reported that during a recent debate against Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, El-Sayed was asked if he would vote to provide defensive weaponry to Israel if the nation were attacked by Iran or another state actor. El-Sayed did not reply yes or no but essentially indicated he would not vote to help Israel defend itself, citing his belief that tax dollars should not be used to buy weapons for other countries.
El-Sayed also criticized Israel during an interview on NBC News, responding to posts from his half-sister about his family’s relationship with the Muslim Brotherhood. He stated his family has ‘no ties’ and that people were ‘using hearsay evidence from a tweet.’ In an interview with ABC News, El-Sayed criticized Israel, stating that an ally that takes your money to push you into wars you shouldn’t be fighting is not an ally. He added that he thinks it’s time for the United States to ‘realize that Israel is actually not our friend.’
Broader Implications
The controversy highlights the growing political divide over Israel and the role of the United States in the region. As the midterm elections approach, the debate over El-Sayed’s views is likely to continue, with both parties weighing in on the implications of his stance for the Democratic Party and its future direction.
Source: Breitbart
