El-Sayed Compares Scrutiny of Faith to JFK's Catholicism
Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed compared scrutiny of his Islamic faith to John F. Kennedy's experience as the first Catholic president when asked to disavow the Muslim Brotherhood.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed stated that attacks on his faith are a distraction from other issues. He compared the scrutiny he faces to that of John F. Kennedy, the first Catholic U.S. president.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed support for El-Sayed, calling his victory critical for signaling openness to a new political future.