Say What?! Abdul El-Sayed Equates Youth "Sex Changes" With Circumcision
El-Sayed’s comparison of circumcision and youth gender-related treatments drew criticism and is presented as a political liability.
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TAP FOR WHYSenate candidate Abdul El-Sayed defended his support for youth gender-related treatments by arguing that circumcision is also surgery on a child, prompting criticism. The opinion piece portrays the comparison as politically damaging and suggests it could alienate parts of his Michigan constituency.
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10 OUTLETSAbdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, appeared on Jesse Watters’ Fox News show and discussed his policy positions. Center outlets present the appearance as part of El-Sayed’s effort to appeal beyond his progressive base and place it in the Senate campaign context. Right-leaning outlets focus on criticizing his answers as evasive or damaging, especially his comparison of circumcision with youth gender-related care.
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