Abdul El-Sayed Dodges Questions on Controversial Remarks About Iranian Leader's Death
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed dodged questions from CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday about past remarks suggesting people in his home state of Michigan were responsible for a high-profile Iran cleric's death.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed dodged questions from CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday regarding past remarks about the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, sidestepping inquiries when pressed to clarify comments suggesting many people in Dearborn, Michigan, were grieving his passing. El-Sayed previously made headlines for these remarks during his 2014 run for governor, sparking controversy among community leaders and some constituents. When confronted by Tapper, the candidate maintained he was trying to highlight a point about the strong emotions felt by the community but avoided further elaboration. The incident sparked renewed scrutiny of El-Sayed's stance on sensitive topics affecting Michigan's predominantly Muslim population.
