Former US President Barack Obama has thrown his weight behind Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed, urging Michigan voters to support the 42-year-old epidemiologist in a final campaign appeal.
Titiansloaded reports that Obama made the endorsement through a recorded robocall, which CNN reported obtaining on Tuesday, as the Democratic candidate seeks to secure his party’s nomination for the US Senate seat in Michigan.
In the call, the former president praised El-Sayed for challenging powerful interests and advocating policies focused on employment, healthcare and reducing living costs.
“Abdul’s a doctor, and he’s taken on special interests to fight for good jobs, better healthcare, and lower costs,” Obama said.
He also highlighted the candidate’s decision not to accept corporate campaign contributions, describing it as evidence of his commitment to the public.
“Abdul has never taken corporate money. He understands that healthcare is a human right and he thinks we should invest here instead of wasting money on endless wars,” Obama added.
The endorsement comes amid a sharp political clash over El-Sayed’s candidacy, with President Donald Trump previously launching a strong attack against the Democratic contender.
Trump described El-Sayed’s political positions as harmful and argued that he should not be allowed into the Capitol.
In a post on Truth Social, the president accused the candidate of hostility towards Jewish and Black Americans, while claiming that “only fools” would vote for him.
Obama’s latest intervention is aimed at boosting El-Sayed’s campaign as the Michigan Senate race draws heightened national political attention
