Abdul El-Sayed Reveals The Shocking Reason He Refuses To Answer Sky News
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed blocked a UK reporter's questions on Election Night, stating he wants zero votes from Britain.
Trending Newsfeed Staff Writer · Nov 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Abdul El-Sayed stopped a Sky News reporter from asking questions on Tuesday night. The Michigan Senate candidate said he does not care about the UK. He placed his hands on the reporter’s shoulders during the exchange. This happened hours before El-Sayed won his race for the Senate seat.
The reporter, James Matthews, tried to ask about the election results. El-Sayed told him he wants “zero” votes in the United Kingdom. El-Sayed made it clear he refuses to answer questions from foreign journalists. According to Daily Wire, El-Sayed asked, “Are you registered to vote in the state of Michigan?” Matthews replied, “I’m not, I’m a journalist.” El-Sayed then asked, “So why would I care to have a conversation with you?”
The Exchange Details
El-Sayed explained his position directly to the reporter in front of cameras. He stated, “You’re a journalist? In the UK? You know how many votes I want to get in the UK? Zero!” He added that he is never running for office in that country. Per Daily Wire, El-Sayed said, “So I actually do not care what you think, or the questions you ask.” He then took his hands off the shoulders to clap in the reporter’s face.
Matthews argued that the election matters to the world. He told El-Sayed, “You’re bidding to be a senator.” El-Sayed questioned where that senator role existed. “A senator in where, what country?” he asked. Matthews answered, “In the United States of America.” El-Sayed then put a hand on the reporter again. He referred to the US President as “The leader of the free world.” RedState noted that El-Sayed scolded the reporter for covering an American election.
Video Evidence Released
Sky News released the video of the event to the public. Several angles show El-Sayed stepping uncomfortably close to Matthews. The footage shows him placing both hands on the reporter’s shoulders. RedState reported that El-Sayed told the reporter he would not answer questions because he wants “zero” votes in the UK. The exchange took place during Election Night coverage on Tuesday. It occurred just hours before the final results showed El-Sayed had won.
Questions About Conduct
The incident raises questions about how candidates treat the press. El-Sayed blocked a reporter from doing his job on a major election night. He used physical contact to control the interaction with the journalist. According to the reports, he dismissed the value of international interest in US politics. The video shows the candidate becoming angry and aggressive toward the reporter. Matthews tried to explain the global significance of the race. El-Sayed rejected that premise entirely.
El-Sayed’s campaign now faces scrutiny over this behavior. He won the race, but the video is already circulating widely. The candidate claimed he has no duty to answer foreign media. He emphasized that he will never hold office outside the United States. This stance led to a heated confrontation with a British journalist.