Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets on Sept. 11 Attacks Invite Scrutiny of Past Remarks

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Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, is facing potential political attacks over past statements regarding the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Deleted social media posts show El-Sayed comparing the outrage over 9/11 to the response to COVID-19 deaths, and suggesting a similar mobilization for public health and poverty.
El-Sayed has also had to distance himself from a popular Twitch streamer, Hasan Piker, who appeared at campaign events and had previously stated "America deserved 9/11."
His campaign states El-Sayed has always condemned terrorism and the 9/11 attacks, and that opponents are misrepresenting his views.
Political consultants suggest El-Sayed faces a challenge in addressing questions about his past rhetoric to appeal to moderate voters.
The Sept. 11 anniversary presents a delicate balancing act for El-Sayed, who needs to appeal to both progressive activists and moderate voters.

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