JD Vance criticizes Abdul El-Sayed over remarks on Sharia law

Vice President JD Vance criticized Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed during a speech at the Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Works steel plant in Ohio. Vance referenced El-Sayed's past comments linking criticism of Sharia law to White supremacy, arguing that the Democratic Party has moved away from its working-class roots. Vance expressed concern that modern Democrats prioritize the interests of graduate students over those of union workers. He cited his grandfather's Democratic voting history as evidence of the party's former alignment with working-class values. El-Sayed, the son of Muslim Egyptian immigrants, had previously spoken against a 2010 ballot measure that aimed to ban the consideration of Sharia law in court decisions. Vance's remarks come as El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers in a competitive Senate race that could impact Senate control. El-Sayed has faced criticism from conservatives for his views on race and religion, including accusations of Israel committing genocide and his comments on antisemitism. Following his primary victory, El-Sayed stated his commitment to combating antisemitism.