- A candidate secured endorsement from Senator Bernie Sanders while running for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan.
- Bernie Sanders is actively opposing AIPAC's influence, while AIPAC plans to spend against Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race.
- Abdul El-Sayed criticizes Israel's military campaign in Gaza as AIPAC spends heavily against him in the Michigan Senate race.
AIPAC spent tens of millions against Abdul El-Sayed during the Michigan primary, coinciding with negative reactions from Donald Trump to El-Sayed's win.
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What happened
AIPAC spent tens of millions against Abdul El-Sayed during the Michigan primary, coinciding with negative reactions from Donald Trump to El-Sayed's win.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.El-Sayed pledged to oppose U.S. aid to Israel, while Trump launched coded attacks against him. ACPA funded Stevens with $30 million.1 source
AIPAC launches major spending campaign against El-Sayed in Michigan primary; Trump weighs in.1 source
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The entities involved
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Abdul El-Sayed
American public health professor
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American Israel Public Affairs Committee
American lobbying group advocating for pro-Israel policies
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Related events
- Abdul El-Sayed is running in Michigan, receiving backing from Bernie Sanders, while Donald Trump leverages the primary win.
- Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary and is now facing political challenges, including criticism from Donald Trump and discussions about potential support from Barack Obama.
- Abdul El-Sayed is identified as a rising Democrat star in Michigan.
- Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic nominee, defeated Haley Stevens in the Michigan primary while criticizing Israel amid Hezbollah-linked attacks.
- Abdul El-Sayed's political career is highlighted, referencing past incidents in Detroit and future contests against Haley Stevens, involving figures like Whitmer and Sanders.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- townhall.com
- independent.co.uk
- thenewsherald.com
- jewishcurrents.org
- washingtonexaminer.com
- aljazeera.com