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El-Sayed makes Jesus comparison when pressed on socialist views: 'Radical in his time, too'
Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed compared his political positions to Jesus during a podcast interview in May, saying Jesus was radical in his time too, after being asked about his socialist views. The comment drew criticism from Republican officials, including spokespeople for the RNC and the National Republican Senatorial Committee, who characterized the comparison negatively.
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WATCH: Abdul El-Sayed Compares His ‘Radical’ Politics to Jesus
All three right-leaning outlets (Breitbart, The Daily Wire, Fox News) frame the story similarly: El-Sayed, described as a far-left/socialist Democrat Senate candidate, is portrayed as comparing his 'radical' politics to Jesus in a May podcast interview, with the coverage emphasizing skepticism toward the comparison and including critical quotes from Republican officials (RNC, NRSC) calling him unfit or accusing him of using Jesus as a political tool. The Daily Wire and Fox News add broader context about Democrats' strategic use of Christian language to win over religious voters who have shifted toward the GOP.