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Abdul El-Sayed pushes back on Muslim Brotherhood question

Original: Abdul El-Sayed challenges assumptions behind Muslim Brotherhood question

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for US Senate in Michigan, publicly challenged the assumptions behind a question linking him to the Muslim Brotherhood. He argued the question relies on stereotypes about Muslim Americans in politics, and his response has drawn attention in coverage of his campaign and the broader debate over how Muslim candidates are treated in public life.

Why now: The exchange touches on ongoing debates about Islamophobia and scrutiny of Muslim American politicians in US elections.

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