A Michigan Democrat, El-Sayed, who is running for Senate, has made a statement about comments from his ally, Hasan Piker. The comments in question were made in 2019 and pertained to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. El-Sayed dismissed Piker's remarks, describing them as a dumb statement.

The remarks had suggested that the US deserved the terrorist attacks. Further details about the situation and El-Sayed's response can be found through KTXS, the local ABC affiliate.