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Claimant: Mike Rogers (R)
Claim: Abdul El-Sayed “could not condemn the terrorist who tried to attack and kill 140 Jewish children right here in Michigan.”
Rating: MOSTLY FALSE
Explanation: El-Sayed explicitly condemned the synagogue attacker, saying, “I condemn what he did,” and that there was “never a justification” for attacking innocent people or houses of worship. He also discussed the attacker’s family losses in Lebanon and said “hurt people hurt people,” remarks that drew criticism for appearing to contextualize or excuse the violence.
Date: 10/02/2026
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Last Updated on October 2, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check