Far-left Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed gave a mealy-mouthed answer about his ties to extremist socialist streamer Hasan Piker in a softball interview with the New York Times – even as Jewish constituents voice deep concerns about his march to the Senate. Former Wayne County Health Director Abdul El-Sayed speaks at an election night watch party on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan. Instead, El-Sayed demurred, saying only, “Look, I’m just a lot more focused on who I’m campaigning to.” Abdul El-Sayed talks poolside with streamer Hasan Piker at a party for content creators supporting his campaign on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Detroit. El-Sayed platforms Hasan Piker, we are outraged.”