Fact Check: Did Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed say America deserved the 9/11 attacks?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he believes America deserved the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: There is no evidence that El-Sayed said the United States deserved the September 11 terrorist attacks. No credible record supports the statement attributed to him.

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Date: 08/08/2026

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Last Updated on August 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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