Michigan's newly elected Senator, Abdul El-Sayed, announced on Sunday that Democrats are prepared to collaborate with President Donald Trump on matters benefiting the American populace, provided the president approaches these issues with seriousness. However, El-Sayed cautioned that if Trump opts for "foolishness," he will not find a cooperative partner in Congress.
During an interview on ABC's "This Week," El-Sayed criticized the president's actions, citing the "war in Iran" and "tariff war with Canada" as examples of "foolishness." He also pointed to the "foolishness of gutting Medicaid to pass tax cuts for the richest people in America."
"So look, if he wants to act serious, we are happy to work alongside him to actually address these issues," El-Sayed stated. "He is the president of the United States. But if he wants to continue to fool, he will hire people like Stephen Miller to run the White House, and he gets to choose where he goes next."
President Trump recently announced that White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller would be taking over as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles. This appointment was made shortly before El-Sayed's remarks.
El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Senate race marks a historic moment, as he is set to become the nation's first Muslim senator. Throughout his campaign, El-Sayed emphasized three core issues: removing money from politics, improving the financial standing of Americans, and enacting Medicare for All.
Another significant issue that defined El-Sayed's primary and general election campaigns was U.S. support for Israel. El-Sayed has been an outspoken critic of the Israeli government and the allocation of U.S. military aid to the country.
When asked if he had heard from his Republican opponent, El-Sayed indicated he had not. He mentioned his opponent "had a flight to catch to Florida."