make this less newslike and make it 4 sentanse ong - Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is under fire from conservatives on social media and his Republican opponent after a controversial interview where he seemed to draw parallels between

Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is facing backlash after a recent interview where he compared the "radicalism" of Iran to the "MAGA movement." During his chat on "America's Newsroom," he addressed leaked audio about his hesitance to comment on the passing of former Iranian leader Khamenei, explaining his concern for the local community. El-Sayed criticized U.S. foreign involvement, highlighting the financial burden on taxpayers and the continued cycle of foreign conflicts. His vague responses on Iran's political situation have raised concerns among critics about his position on national security and terrorism.