Abdul El Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, has spent $58,065 on private security for his campaign while proposing that police should not respond to certain 911 calls. His spending on security has drawn attention as he faces criticism for previous statements advocating for reduced police force, including calls to defund the police. El Sayed has moderated his stance, now supporting community violence intervention programs and the use of social workers for mental health crises. His campaign did not respond to requests for comment.
Key facts
- Abdul El Sayed has spent $58,065 on private security for his campaign.
- He advocates for reduced police involvement in certain 911 responses.
- El Sayed led Republican Mike Rogers by 2 points in recent polling.
- He has faced criticism for past statements advocating to defund the police.
- El Sayed supports using social workers for emergencies like mental health crises.
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