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Abdul El-Sayed has already found something he wants to work with Trump on

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Dobkin, R. (2026, November 6). Abdul El-Sayed has already found something he wants to work with Trump on. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/abdul-el-sayed-trump-israel-b3080101.html

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The Independent · collected 2026-11-06 · by Rachel Dobkin

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Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, who will become the first Muslim senator when he is sworn in next year, supports President Donald Trump's decision to cut $4 billion in aid to Israel. During an interview with "Morning Joe," El-Sayed stated that he would like to collaborate with Trump on this matter, arguing that U.S. money should not be used to subsidize a foreign military engaged in what he describes as egregious actions. The article highlights the unexpected alignment between El-Sayed's stance and Trump’s recent announcement regarding aid cuts, while also touching on past political tensions between them during the midterms campaign period.
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As of November 6, 2026, Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democrat and newly elected senator, has expressed support for President Donald Trump's plan to cut $4 billion in aid to Israel by the end of the year. During an appearance on MS NOW’s Morning Joe, El-Sayed stated he would "love to work with" Trump on this issue, despite previously criticizing Israeli leadership during the war in Gaza as a genocide.

El-Sayed argued that the U.S. should not continue to subsidize foreign military activities, especially when those funds are used for what he considers “awful things.” Israel has strongly denied accusations of committing genocide in Gaza. Earlier, Trump announced this aid reduction on Fox & Friends, suggesting it was unnecessary and prompted by criticism from El-Sayed and others.

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ABC News (US)
Hedges 0 of 6 claims Outlet record 67/100
“The articles discuss related topics but describe different events: one is about Trump's statement on ending military aid to Israel, while the other is about Abdul El-Sayed supporting the idea of cutting aid.”
The Guardian
⚖️ Leans right further right than this Hedges 1 of 20 claims Outlet record 65/100
“Article A describes Trump's announcement about ending military aid to Israel, while Article B discusses Abdul El-Sayed supporting Trump's plan but is reporting on a separate conversation and date.”
CBS News
Outlet record 69/100
“The articles discuss different aspects and timeframes regarding aid cuts to Israel; Article A mentions Trump's declaration while Article B focuses on Abdul El-Sayed's support for the idea.”
The Intercept
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 5 of 41 claims Outlet record 97/100
“The articles discuss different aspects related to cutting aid to Israel, but do not describe the same specific incident or occurrence.”
The Intercept
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 3 of 68 claims Outlet record 97/100
“The articles describe different aspects of Abdul El-Sayed's political stance and actions, with Article A focusing on his election win and campaign promises regarding Palestine, while Article B discusses his intention to collaborate with President Trump on cutting aid to Israel after being elected.”
Daily Mail
Hedges 2 of 20 claims Outlet record 70/100
“Article A describes Trump's announcement about cutting aid to Israel, while Article B reports on Abdul El-Sayed's response and support for Trump's decision.”
Washington Examiner
Hedges 0 of 2 claims Outlet record 69/100
“While both articles describe Abdul el Sayed expressing willingness to work with Trump on shared policy priorities, they differ in their focus: Article A is more general about working together, whereas Article B specifies a particular issue (cutting aid to Israel) and provides additional context.”
NPR
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 0 of 18 claims Outlet record 60/100
“The articles describe different points in time regarding Abdul El-Sayed's response to Trump's plan, with Article A likely referring to an initial stance and Article B indicating a later interview where he further elaborates on his position.”
Global News
Hedges 0 of 8 claims Outlet record 63/100
“While both articles mention cutting aid to Israel, they describe different aspects and discussions involving distinct figures.”
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🔮 The Michigan Democrat — who has been an outspoken critic of Israeli leadership during the war in Gaza, which he calls a genocide — backed Trump’s idea to cut $4 billion in aid to Israel by the end of the year, saying that he would “love to work with him on doing that.” “I don’t think we should be continuing to subsidize a foreign military that has done the worst things with our money,” El-Sayed told the hosts of MS NOW’s Morning Joe Thursday.
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🔮 In another Senate race where votes are still being counted – Mississippi – Democrats believe they could be on course for at least one last major upset, with candidate Scott Colom in with a chance of unseating GOP incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the traditionally deep red southern state.
🔮 “I’m here to keep a Jihadist Muslim Brotherhood member from becoming a United States senator,” Trump said, adding that El-Sayed “would be the only senator that will have to go through a metal detector before he's allowed to go into the Senate.”
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🔮 GET OUT AND VOTE FOR GREG — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
🔮 Trump suggested he is willing to work with Democrats on some issues, but would not compromise on immigration or transgender policies.
🔮 “I wasn’t on the ballot, and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!” he wrote on Truth Social.
🔮 As election returns came in, Trump’s staunch base painted a grim picture of the state of the GOP and what the last two years of his presidency will look like. “What is happening...Democrats are winning EVERYTHING!!!
🔮 Mary Trump, the president’s estranged niece, sarcastically thanked Trump for his “betrayal of the American people” that ensured “Democrats win in a way that will make your life miserable for the next two years--and make our lives better.”
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The Michigan Democrat — who has been an outspoken critic of Israeli leadership during the war in Gaza, which he calls a genocide — backed Trump’s idea to cut $4 billion in aid to Israel by the end of the year, saying that he would “love to work with him on doing that.” “I don’t think we should be continuing to subsidize a foreign military that has done the worst things with our money,” El-Sayed told the hosts of MS NOW’s Morning Joe Thursday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-06
🔮 The Michigan Democrat — who has been an outspoken critic of Israeli leadership during the war in Gaza, which he calls a genocide — backed Trump’s idea to cut $4 billion in aid to Israel by the end of the year, saying that he would “love to work with him on doing that.” “I don’t think we should be continuing to subsidize a foreign military that has done the worst things with our money,” El-Sayed told the hosts of MS NOW’s Morning Joe Thursday.
2026-11-06 · The Independent
Abdul El-Sayed has already found something he wants to work with Trump on · assertive framing

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Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed has already found something he wants to work with President Donald Trump on — cutting aid to Israel. asserted
he → find → Israel
The Michigan Democrat — who has been an outspoken critic of Israeli leadership during the war in Gaza, which he calls a genocide — backed Trump’s idea to cut $4 billion in aid to Israel by the end of the year, saying that he would “love to work with him on doing that.” “I don’t think we should be continuing to subsidize a foreign military that has done the worst things with our money,” El-Sayed told the hosts of MS NOW’s Morning Joe Thursday. asserted
Sayed → call → Joe
“In fact, I don’t know that we should be continuing to sell weapons to a country that is, again, using our weapons to do awful things.” asserted
that → know → things
Israel has vehemently denied it is committing a genocide in Gaza. asserted
it → deny → Gaza
Trump announced the U.S. was cutting aid to Israel on Fox & Friends Tuesday as Americans were heading to the polls for the midterm elections, saying that Israel no longer needed the money. “Why? asserted
Israel → announce → money
Because they don’t need it, Brian. asserted
they → need → it
I mean, I asked them, because they don’t need it. asserted
they → mean → it
And because why should we suffer the slings from lunatics like El-Sayed when they don’t need it,” Trump told co-host Brian Kilmeade. asserted
Trump → suffer → Kilmeade
Because when you say, ‘Why don’t we give everybody $4 billion?’ asserted
we → say → billion
We give them more than anybody else, and they no longer need it.” asserted
they → give → it
Trump said the decision to cut aid was made with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. asserted
decision → say → Netanyahu
“He brought it up, he said, ‘I think it would be appropriate if we do not receive aid,’” the president said. asserted
president → bring → aid
During Thursday’s interview, El-Sayed made clear that he is not against Jewish people, but rather the wartime actions of Israel. asserted
is → make → Israel
“We have to separate between Judaism and the Jewish people and Israel and its actions. asserted
We → have → Judaism
We have to,” El-Sayed said. asserted
Sayed → have → ?
“We have broken our own principles when it comes to Israel time and again. asserted
it → break → Israel
And I want to have a conversation; I’ll stop here, where a Palestinian child and a Jewish-Israeli child growing up in the Holy Land can look forward at their life and say, ‘my life is not going to be curtailed by somebody’s violence,’” he said, asking, “How do we get there?” asserted
we → want → violence
El-Sayed will become the first Muslim senator when he is sworn in next year. asserted
he → become → ?
While campaigning for his Republican opponent Mike Rogers ahead of the midterms, Trump attacked El-Sayed, baselessly calling him a “jihadist” and demanding he go through metal detectors at the U.S. Capitol building if elected. “I’m here to keep a Jihadist Muslim Brotherhood member from becoming a United States senator,” Trump said. asserted
Trump → campaign → member
El-Sayed has vehemently denied any ties to the Islamist organization. asserted
Sayed → deny → organization
El-Sayed, in turn, taunted Trump during his victory speech, saying, “I know you struggle with my name, so after [Vice President] JD [Vance] swears me in in January, you can just go on and call me senator.” asserted
you → taunt → me
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