Abdul El-Sayed stands by criticism of fireworks, tells Americans to find other ways to 'show you love'

Democratic Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed defended his past controversial comments about Fourth of July fireworks during a radio appearance, citing air quality and health concerns. His remarks follow revelations of deleted YouTube videos where he detailed reasons why “fireworks suck.” Republican nominee Mike Rogers criticized El-Sayed for these views, suggesting they do not align with the interests of most Michiganders.

• Abdul El-Sayed defended his past criticism of Fourth of July fireworks on “The Breakfast Club.”
• He cited air quality issues and health concerns, such as asthma exacerbations, as reasons for his criticism.
• El-Sayed stated he was not advocating for the elimination of fireworks but suggested alternative ways to show patriotism.
• The comments come after reports of El-Sayed deleting or hiding approximately 100 YouTube videos before launching his Senate campaign, some of which criticized fireworks.
• Republican nominee Mike Rogers has called out El-Sayed for these deleted posts and comments, questioning his suitability for office.