Abdul el Sayed continues to deflect controversies: Byron York
byron York, washington Examiner’s chief political correspondent, criticized Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed for comparing the September 11 terrorist attacks with the U.S. response, calling such a comparison offensive. York emphasized that equating these events is outrageous and reflected on el sayed’s comments from a 2021 podcast, where el Sayed questioned the post-9/11 retaliations, suggesting they harmed many innocent people. York dismissed proposals for reparations, labeling them as political talking points without consensus or clear implementation plans. Additionally, York addressed controversies surrounding el Sayed’s support from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and accusations linked to terrorism, which el Sayed attributed to racial bias and his religious practices. York argued that concerns about terrorism are legitimate, and dismissing them as racial discrimination is a tactic to deflect criticism.
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York blasted Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed for his comparison of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the United States’s response.
“The idea of equalizing what was done on 9/11 by al Qaeda and what was done afterwards by the United States and other Western powers is just absolutely offensive,” York said Tuesday on The Hugh Hewitt Show.
Stay informed.Stay ahead.
Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most.
Already a member? Log in
York was referring to comments el Sayed made on his podcast, America Dissected, in September 2021.
“9/11 scarred our country in profound ways, but what we did after 9/11 scarred millions of other people,” el Sayed said at the time.
“Now you can have, as I do, a lot of questions about the way we, the United States, went about retaliation for 9/11,” York said. “Of course, you know, some of the objections might be that we weren’t, you know, tough enough, but the idea of equating these two things is absolutely outrageous.”
El Sayed is running in a highly competitive Senate race in Michigan against Republican Mike Rogers. Throughout his campaign, el Sayed has addressed numerous issues, including the “unpaid debts” to black communities, according to C-Span. York said reparations for slavery were paid by the hundreds of thousands who fought in the American Civil War.
“So, I just think that’s ridiculous,” York said. “And also, there’s no political consensus on some sort of payment, some sort of reparations payment, much less a way of figuring out who gets it and who doesn’t get it. So, it’s a talking point in some progressive circles, but nothing else, nothing more.”
EL SAYED SPEAKS MAHA’S LANGUAGE IN CAMPAIGN PITCH TARGETING CHEMICALS IN FOOD
El Sayed was questioned on receiving contributions from the Council on American-Islamic Relations. He said the criticism stemmed from his skin color and how he prays. The CAIR originated out of the Islamic Association for Palestine, a group that was founded by a future Hamas leader. While not designated a terrorist organization in the U.S., it was named as a conspirator in a financial terrorism investigation.
“Many people are concerned about terrorism and the advocacy of terrorism and people who are adjacent to terrorism promoting terrorism,” York said. “So I mean, that’s what that’s about and, of course, the quick and easy way to try to deflect that is to say, ‘You’re trying to make this about the color of my skin.’”
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
