JD Vance Blasts Abdul El-Sayed Over Family Attacks
Vice President JD Vance sharply criticized Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for attacking his family and labeled him a socialist in a new interview.
The Vice President Draws a Line
Vice President JD Vance delivered a stern caution to Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed concerning assaults on his relatives. During a gathering in the Detroit suburbs on Monday, Vance instructed the Democrat to “keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth.” This rebuke followed instances where El-Sayed ridiculed Vance’s deceased grandfather and his union with Second Lady Usha Vance. The vice president established a clear boundary: while political sparring is acceptable, targeting family members is strictly forbidden.
Vance informed the audience that he has a newborn just five weeks old at home and refuses to tolerate such disrespect. He observed that El-Sayed frequently incorporates family members into his campaign messaging. Vance said he is unfamiliar with El-Sayed’s spouse but is confident she is a wonderful individual. He maintained that households should remain separate from political mudslinging.
Labeling the Politics
Vance went beyond family defense during a subsequent interview with Fox News, shifting his attention to El-Sayed’s political history and beliefs. Vance said, adding that El-Sayed is “I find the guy is a bit of a joke.” He contended that El-Sayed weaponizes race to silence anyone who disagrees with him. The vice president charged the candidate with categorizing Americans into preferred and rejected racial cohorts.
When questioned directly about whether he views El-Sayed as a socialist, Vance responded without hesitation. Vance said, “He clearly is a socialist.” He differentiated this from the class-oriented socialism associated with Senator Bernie Sanders. Vance said, “This is not Bernie Sanders style socialism.” He characterized El-Sayed’s platform as distributing employment and educational opportunities to particular ethnic demographics.
RedState reported that Vance labeled the candidate “very evil” during his initial reaction at the rally. The vice president argued that El-Sayed perceives himself as championing one group while harming others. He pointed to conflicts regarding Sharia law as a primary illustration of the candidate’s polarizing tactics. Breitbart noted that El-Sayed had previously offered an apology to a Jewish caucus for remarks concerning the Temple Israel attack.
The Campaign Trail Reality
This confrontation unfolded as Vance campaigned for Republican contender Mike Rogers leading up to the November vote. The event was organized by the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. at Universal Contracting and Urban Tree Trimming. Vance utilized the stage to dissect El-Sayed’s record before turning to the personal insults. He told the audience that Michigan voters would evaluate El-Sayed based on his own statements and conduct.
El-Sayed initiated the personal dispute the previous month after Vance criticized his position on Sharia law. The Democratic candidate implied that Vance’s grandfather would object to his marriage to Usha. This provoked Vance to demand he cease mentioning his wife and children. The vice president declared that attacking his family is “very, very evil.”