El-Sayed Apologizes Over Synagogue Comments | Charleston News

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed issued a heartfelt apology to the state’s Jewish Democratic Caucus, clarifying that his March comments—made after a deadly synagogue attack—were never meant to justify violence and were deeply regretted by him. While he condemned the attack unequivocally, critics including Republican opponent Mike Rogers and Rabbi Asher Lopatin argue the apology falls short, calling for deeper accountability on El-Sayed’s rhetoric and stance on Israel. Despite the controversy, recent polling shows El-Sayed narrowly ahead in the race against Rogers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ded80bd583aef3b