Democratic Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addressed backlash over his comments on Fourth of July fireworks during a radio appearance on “The Breakfast Club” Monday. Host Charlamagne tha God inquired about El-Sayed’s previous support for police defunding and criticism of Independence Day firework celebrations.
“They’re coming at me on fireworks,” El-Sayed stated. He challenged critics, saying, “If your whole conception of America is that it’s fireworks, I’m so sorry. You don’t have a complete conception of America.” El-Sayed emphasized environmental and health concerns linked with fireworks, stating they can worsen air quality and trigger asthma and heart attacks.
El-Sayed’s remarks come after a CNN report highlighted his deletion of about 100 YouTube videos before his Senate campaign. These videos included appeals to find alternative ways to celebrate Independence Day, citing fireworks’ impact on air quality and risks to children and pets.
Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers criticized El-Sayed for his past posts and comments, asserting, “If people really knew who he was, they wouldn’t vote for him.” Rogers addressed El-Sayed’s views, pointing to his choice to delete previous opinions to appeal to voters.
Fox News Digital reached out to El-Sayed and Rogers for comments but received no immediate response.
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