El Sayed spends $58,000 on security and wants social workers for 911 calls
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed of Michigan spent $58,065 so far on his campaign’s private security while advocating police be taken off the response to some 911 calls, spending records show.
TL;DR
- Abdul el Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, has spent $58,065 on private security.
- El Sayed advocates for police to be removed from certain 911 call responses.
- His campaign has paid multiple "security services" providers, with at least two offering armed protection.
- Journalists have observed him being escorted by guards at campaign events.