BEN REACTS: What El-Sayed's Win Means for the 2026 Midterms
Aug 5, 2026 · 16m
Summary
Ben Shapiro analyzes Abdul El-Sayed’s upset victory in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, criticizing the party’s embrace of radical Islam and socialism. He highlights endorsements from Haley Stevens and Bernie Sanders, while condemning David Axelrod and Van Jones for dismissing pro-Israel advocacy as foreign interference. Shapiro argues El-Sayed’s pro-terrorist views make him a vulnerable opponent for Republican Mike Rogers, signaling a dangerous shift in the Democratic coalition.
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Michigan Senate primary: El-Sayed's narrow win
Voter demographics and Haley Stevens' concession
Trump's reaction and El-Sayed's victory speech
Critique of El-Sayed's views on America and Israel
Bernie Sanders defends ties to Hasan Piker
David Axelrod's comments on AIPAC and Jewish voters
Analysis of AIPAC spending and El-Sayed's policies
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