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Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, advocated for releasing prisoners during a 2020 webinar hosted by the University of Michigan’s Carceral State Project. He argued incarceration reflects societal failures and endorsed continued decarceration post-pandemic. The event included a convicted murderer and a registered sex offender, though the latter denied knowing El-Sayed’s background.

Nika Soon-Shiong, a former CPJ board member, was removed as the organization reviews journalists killed in Gaza. She criticized CPJ for excluding certain Palestinian journalists from its death toll, citing a Free Beacon article that accused the board of anti-Israel sentiment.

Sen. Ruben Gallego faced criticism after defending his decision to prioritize family during his Senate campaign, which followed his 2016 divorce filing when his first wife was nine months pregnant. Conservatives and political figures highlighted this history as Gallego faces campaign finance scrutiny and considers a 2028 presidential bid.

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner claimed to 'make a living on the sea' but financial disclosures reveal most of his income comes from veteran’s disability payments. His oyster farming generates minimal revenue, and his business is valued at $50,000–$100,000, with additional income from a clerical harbor master role. Critics argue his claim misrepresents his financial reality.

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner claimed to earn a living through oyster farming and harbor work, but financial disclosures reveal most of his income comes from veteran’s disability payments. His oyster farming business generates minimal revenue, and his business assets are valued between $50,000 and $100,000, according to reports.

Graham Platner, a presumptive Senate nominee in Maine, admitted in resurfaced Reddit posts to using cocaine while on military leave, violating Marine Corps drug policies. He described backpacking through Europe on government funds, using drugs, and having 'no regrets,' adding to controversies around his deleted posts.

Graham Platner, a Senate candidate in Maine, admitted in resurfaced Reddit posts to using cocaine during military leave, violating Marine Corps drug policies. The posts, from 2020, describe his drug use while backpacking in Spain and express no regrets. The revelations add to controversies surrounding Platner's past online behavior, including explicit and offensive content.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a moderate Democrat from New Mexico, faces GOP criticism for past 'deconstruct' law enforcement comments resurfaced during the 2020 George Floyd protests. His recent vote against a pro-law enforcement resolution and conflicting public statements on policing have drawn accusations of hypocrisy, with Republicans targeting his vulnerable district in the 2022 midterms.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a moderate Democrat in a competitive New Mexico district, faces GOP criticism for past 'defund the police' comments resurfaced during the 2020 George Floyd protests, despite his recent pro-law enforcement statements and funding advocacy. Vasquez voted against a House resolution condemning 'defund the police' rhetoric, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from Republicans.

Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted a tweet calling for reparations for Indigenous people on Thanksgiving. El-Sayed has discussed the importance of reparations for Black and Indigenous people in video footage. His campaign has been marked by several controversies, including accusations of deleting posts and exaggerating his medical background.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and exited the California gubernatorial race after four women accused him of sexual harassment, which major media outlets initially ignored but later amplified as Democrats withdrew support. Media coverage focused on the rapid fallout, with networks dropping the story after his resignation, highlighting alleged Democratic efforts to reduce their primary field.

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan suggests terrorists act from 'pain and frustration' and criticizes U.S. military approaches to terrorism. He advocates for empathy and understanding in addressing global conflicts, accusing Americans of being 'high and mighty.' El-Sayed, a former health director, also faces scrutiny over his criticism of Israel's actions in the Gaza War.

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan suggests terrorism stems from 'pain and frustration,' criticizes U.S. hypocrisy in global conflict, and faces scrutiny over ties to 'Maduro cronies.' He advocates for empathy over military might in addressing terrorism and has criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza War.

Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers accused his Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed of making 'excuses for terrorists' after a 2025 town hall video showed El-Sayed suggesting the U.S. should understand the motivations behind terrorism. Rogers criticized El-Sayed for comments linking terrorism to 'pain and frustration' and for past controversies, including fundraising after October 7 and not disavowing far-left streamer Hasan Piker's 9/11 remarks.

Rama Duwaji, wife of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, apologized for past social media posts containing racial slurs and celebrations of Palestinian terrorists. The Washington Free Beacon exposed her old X (Twitter) and Tumblr posts, including content endorsing U.S.-designated terrorist groups and derogatory language. Duwaji deleted her X account after the investigation and expressed regret in a Hyperallergic interview.

Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, apologized for old social media posts containing racial slurs and celebrating Palestinian terrorists. The Washington Free Beacon uncovered her past posts, which included endorsements of U.S.-designated terrorist groups and derogatory language. Duwaji, an artist, stated she regrets the harm caused and emphasized her focus on her work.