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Abdul El-Sayed Addresses Islamophobia and US Spending at Islamic Society of North America Convention

Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed spoke at the Islamic Society of North America's annual convention in Detroit. During the event, El-Sayed addressed the prevalence of anti-Muslim hate and emphasized that being Muslim and being American are not mutually exclusive. He noted that residents of Michigan generally care more about practical needs, such as the cost of groceries and gas, than religious specifics. El-Sayed also questioned the spending priorities of the administration during President Trump's tenure, specifically highlighting the costs of military escalations in Iran compared to domestic infrastructure and literacy rates. The convention featured a panel where El-Sayed appeared alongside Cenk Uygur and Zaid Shakir. Both Uygur and Shakir are known for questioning the official narrative of the September 11 attacks. While El-Sayed remained relatively neutral on the 9/11 narrative, his fellow panelists expressed skepticism regarding the official account. The convention, hosted by the Islamic Society of North America, serves as a major gathering for American Muslims to discuss spiritual topics and contemporary challenges.

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