Michigan Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Condemns Calls for Violence at Trump Convention

Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed denounces calls for violence after a crowd at the Trump convention demanded he be shot. Learn more about the political tensions.

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September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dallas, United States — A Michigan Democratic Senate candidate, Abdul El-Sayed, has spoken out against violent rhetoric following an incident at a Republican convention where an audience member called for his death.

The call for violence occurred during a speech by Senator Ted Cruz, who criticized three Democratic figures, including El-Sayed. After each of his remarks, a man in the crowd repeatedly shouted, ‘He should be shot!’ The incident took place on the second night of the first-of-its-kind midterm convention.

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In a later interview with CNN, El-Sayed expressed concern over the normalization of such rhetoric, emphasizing that democracy relies on peaceful conflict resolution. He also reiterated his commitment to addressing key issues like healthcare reform rather than focusing on partisan battles. A spokesperson for his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, condemned the comments and all forms of political violence.

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