El-Sayed denies Muslim Brotherhood ties in Michigan Senate debate

During a Michigan U.S. Senate debate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed denied ties to the Muslim Brotherhood after Republican Mike Rogers accused him of links to the organization and supporting defunding police. Rogers cited a 2012 letter El-Sayed reportedly signed urging Egypt's then-president, a Muslim Brotherhood member, to purge the nation's police force. El-Sayed called the accusation shameful and reaffirmed his commitment to the U.S. Constitution. El-Sayed has also faced scrutiny over resurfaced social media posts from his half-sister alleging their mother's past activism. He denies personal or family ties, noting he was not raised by his biological mother, and no evidence links him to the group.