The Republican campaign to defeat Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race is based on a false claim first made by conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer eight years ago. The claim, which has been amplified by Donald Trump and other Republicans, suggests that El-Sayed's support for democracy in Egypt in 2012 was a public endorsement of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Laura Loomer's claim about Abdul El-Sayed is based on false information
UKPulse News DeskA Guardian review of the evidence reveals that Laura Loomer's claim about Abdul El-Sayed's support for the Muslim Brotherhood is unfounded.
- The open letter signed by El-Sayed in 2012 does not mention the Muslim Brotherhood.
- Loomer claimed that the letter was a public endorsement of the Egyptian Islamist group.
Why this matters: The false claim could mislead American voters about El-Sayed's support for democracy in Egypt.
What this means for you: Be cautious of misinformation spread by politicians and their allies during election campaigns.