"I hate Mackinac so much." Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is facing backlash over a resurfaced clip showing him repeatedly criticizing Mackinac Island, one of the state's most iconic tourist destinations. The footage, filmed during his 2018 gubernatorial campaign and later released in a 2020 documentary, shows El-Sayed... saying he's "hated" the island every time he's visited. The clip is now going viral and drawing sharp reaction online, though some supporters argue his criticism was aimed at the Mackinac Policy Conference rather than the island itself. Fox News Digital reached out to El-Sayed's campaign for comment but did not receive a response.show more

This is Abdul Muhammad El-Sayed

America loves Mackinac Island

Because he and his followers aren’t assimilating. They want to destroy the American way. Islam has a 1,400 year track record. Nothing has changed yet. America better wake up! There’s no coming back from this.

"I hate [insert anything American here] so much" is certainly a bold campaign slogan DSA hits us everyday with another radical policy, contempt for American heritage, and zero connection to everyday citizens and somehow the primary votes keep rolling in. The candidate's disdain is expected, but watching voters lined up to endorse open contempt for American traditions is the real tragedy. We used to disagree on policy BUT now people are actively voting to dismantle the basic identity of the country wake up before it's too late

Like dipping a demon into holy water they hate it

Trees. Cottages. Farms. How horrifying. Send @AbdulElSayed one-way to f*king Sudan.

He's just being honest Muslims hate America and want to destroy it Mackinac is super American, therefore he hates it

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Of course he hates the island. It's beautiful, it's clean, it's crime free.

mackinac is really nice that must be why he hates it. not diverse enough hateful pos

Politicians treating Mackinac like an enemy isn't exactly new, but criticizing a place that pulls in over 800,000 visitors and fuels a massive chunk of Michigan's tourism economy is a bold way to lose an election before you've even started.

The Evolution of “Pure Michigan”

He hates Christian Caucasian people, and what they have built. Period. Michiganders!!! It’s your time and your fight. Don’t lose your State and with it the Republic. Vote Mike Rogers! Fight, Fight, Fight! @MikeRogersForMI

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@IngrahamAngle Mackinac is great if you like horse poo and fudge :)

Now talk about how Trump screwed Michigan workers by delaying the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. That is what voters will care about .

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And I hate muslim assholes so much. Where he should be is sitting, and shitting, on a camel, next to a sand dune somewhere in the mideast. He’d be much happier there. And so would we. But he likes what we’ve got. He’ll get his worthless ass kicked in November.

Why do Americans keep electing people who HATE America? Honestly, wtf.

Mackinac Island is a Michigan historic pastime. Everyone who loves Michigan loves UP North all the amazing memories with families spent there. Michiganders love Mackinac Island. This will be the end of him

Who cares what he thinks ? Michigan voters ought to know better. I guess we’ll find out, soon enough.

Mackinac does not like you @AbdulElSayed

😂 Politics really has a way of turning even a peaceful vacation destination into a campaign issue! Whether he disliked the island or simply wasn’t a fan of the conference, Mackinac Island certainly didn’t ask to be dragged into the middle of an election. 🏝️😂

I hear that a lot of michiganders can't stand that fucking island

😂 Politics really knows how to turn a vacation spot into a campaign issue! Whether he hated the island or the conference, Mackinac Island didn’t ask to be dragged into the election. 🏝️😂

WAKE UP MICHIGAN!!!!! Don’t elect a guy who hangs out with people who thinks we deserved 9/11…..

Muslim trash.

There is no evidence that Abdul El-Sayed has said he "hates Mackinac Island." What he has said is strongly critical of the Mackinac Policy Conference, which is held on Mackinac Island. Quit spreading lies.

His speeches are cringe because he’s clearly mimicking Obama. He’s hoping he talks good enough to where the women swoon and look past his scumbag-ness

Jihadis comunist Abdul hates the beautiful historical island of Machinak, but loves his beloved Islamic invaded Dearborn !

He hates America. He meant it. He’s not interested in serving or representing anyone. He’s interested in gaining power, then subverting and destroying America. Every DSA candidate is like that.

He is the devil