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El-Sayed says Van Hollen represents "generational change" as Democrats weigh leadership

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CBS News · collected 2026-11-12

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Abdul El-Sayed, a newly elected senator, endorses Chris Van Hollen for the position of Democratic Party leader in Congress, citing him as representing "generational change." The article discusses this endorsement on the television show "The Takeout," where Democratic and Republican strategists provide analysis.

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Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan has publicly signaled his support for Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland to lead the Democrats in the next session of Congress. This move positions Van Hollen as a preferred alternative to current Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York. El-Sayed stated on the “Newsmakers” podcast that he admires Van Hollen’s approach to leadership and his willingness to take risks. Specifically, El-Sayed cited Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, a Maryland man who was deported to an El Salvadoran prison. While El-Sayed framed the trip as a courageous act, Tom Homan claimed that Abrego-Garcia was an illegal alien released from a Maryland jail despite an ICE detainer. The Trump administration has accused Abrego-Garcia of belonging to MS-13, though his attorneys deny the gang affiliation. These developments come as the Democratic party continues to deliberate on its leadership structure for the upcoming legislative session.

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El-Sayed says Van Hollen represents "generational change" as Democrats weigh leadership (this article)

The Daily Wire13 Nov

Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) stated on NPR’s “Newsmakers” podcast that he will support Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) over Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for the position of Senate Minority Leader. El-Sayed praised Van Hollen for his risky trip to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, a deported individual accused by the Trump administration of being an MS-13 gang member. Critics, including Trump’s Border…

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