Tlaib-backed Senate candidate in the hot seat after deleting 'defund the police' social media posts

Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate from Michigan and supporter of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, is facing scrutiny after it was revealed that he deleted approximately a dozen social media posts advocating for the 'defund the police' movement from 2020-2021. This information came to light through a CNN investigation, raising questions about his commitment to the movement and his political integrity. The deletion of these posts has sparked criticism and concern among voters, particularly as the defund movement has been a significant topic in recent political discourse. El-Sayed's actions may impact his campaign as he seeks to navigate the complexities of public opinion on policing and social justice issues.