El-Sayed apologizes for synagogue comment
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Abdul El-Sayed apologized to Jewish Democrats for his March comment on the synagogue attack. The apology aims to reassure Jewish voters in a race that could tip the Senate.
背景
In March, a man rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, in what the FBI called a Hezbollah-inspired terrorist attack. El-Sayed, then a Senate candidate, responded with a statement that included 'hurt people hurt people,' which many Jewish Democrats found insensitive. The controversy became a liability in his campaign, especially after he won the primary, as he sought to unify the party and address concerns about antisemitism.
来龙去脉
- Mar 2026A man rammed his vehicle into Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and exchanged gunfire with security officers; FBI called it a Hezbollah-inspired terrorist attack.
- Aug 29, 2026El-Sayed apologized to the Michigan Jewish Caucus at the state Democratic convention in Lansing, saying he made a mistake and that his comments were not intended to cause pain.
- Aug 30, 2026El-Sayed is scheduled to speak at another Jewish Caucus event in Birmingham to further address concerns.
各方怎么说
- Official
- El-Sayed said he condemned the attack outright and apologized for any hurt caused, emphasizing that his intent was to offer context, not to justify.
- Support
- Jewish Democrats in the room considered the apology sincere, and State Sen. Jeremy Moss said it was 'something that a lot of people in that room needed to hear.'
- Caution
- Some Jewish Democrats, including Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, had been sharply critical of El-Sayed's initial response, and the controversy has raised concerns about his support among Jewish voters.
待核实
The New York Times reported El-Sayed's account of the exchange and had a reporter witness the apology, but WLNS noted they were not in the room to witness it themselves.