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Pleasant Productions Apparently… Abdul El-Sayed’s past comments are getting renewed attention as he runs for U.S. Senate in Michigan. In 2018, during a heated political exchange with Republican Patrick Colbeck, El-Sayed told him, You may not hate Muslims, but I will tell you, Muslims definitely hate you. Then, in footage recorded in 2020, El-Sayed said that he hated Mackinac Island. That comment stands out because Mackinac Island is not only one of Michigan’s most beautiful and historic destinations, but also a place strongly associated with traditional Americana, American flags, Fort Mackinac, military history, and patriotic celebrations.Now, in 2026, those old clips are circulating again as voters examine the record of a candidate asking to represent Michigan in Washington.#abdulelsayed #michigan #michiganpolitics