Abdul El-Sayed welcomes Trump's plan to cut Israel aid, calls for end to arms sales — SkimNews
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- Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim U.S. Senator, flipping Michigan’s seat as Democrats reclaimed Congress.
- Abdul El-Sayed welcomed President Trump’s plan to end $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel, calling it a step toward ending U.S. complicity in actions he described as genocide and apartheid.
- Trump announced plans to cut approximately $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel by year’s end, though provided no implementation details.
- Abdul El-Sayed extended his critique beyond Israel, questioning U.S. military funding for Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Pakistan, and advocating for redirecting tax dollars to domestic needs.
- Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers days before the election, breaking with El-Sayed over their disagreement on U.S. support for Israel.
Why it matters: El-Sayed’s victory and alignment with Trump on cutting Israel aid reshapes Democratic discourse on foreign policy, challenging long-standing bipartisan support. With $3.8 billion in annual aid at stake and party divisions exposed, the shift could pressure other lawmakers to reassess military funding in the Middle East.
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