Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, has publicly criticized President Biden for allegedly using the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri to enhance his political standing. El-Sayed condemned al-Zawahiri as a terrorist but suggested that Biden's focus on the operation was more about political gain than addressing the significance of the event. He also called for a stronger stance against autocratic leaders in the Middle East. El-Sayed has a history of critiquing U.S. military operations under previous administrations.
Key facts
- Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a U.S. drone strike on August 1, 2022.
- Biden stated al-Zawahiri was involved in planning the September 11 attacks.
- El-Sayed accused Biden of exploiting the strike for political gain.
- El-Sayed has previously criticized military actions under Trump and Obama.
- His campaign did not respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
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