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El-Sayed's Ogre Comment Sparks Debate | Wilmington News
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is under fire for a leaked audio clip where he called Senator John Fetterman an “ogre on a pike,” sparking outrage over violent and potentially sexist language. El-Sayed defended the remark, saying he meant to criticize Fetterman for abandoning progressive values—and insisted he wasn’t targeting any woman. He refused to apologize, framing the comment as a necessary call for accountability in politics. The controversy echoes past incidents, including Steve Bannon’s “head on a pike” remark and Trump impeachment trial moments. While opponent Haley Stevens…
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