El-Sayed’s Senate bid raises new concerns over a powerful privilege that comes with the job

Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, has ties to individuals with reported connections to Hamas and Hezbollah, according to documentation reviewed by outlets including the Washington Free Beacon. If elected, El-Sayed would gain access to classified information as a senator. El-Sayed has previously stated that his relationships were based on community organizing and interfaith dialogue. The nominee's campaign did not respond to requests for comment on the specific allegations.

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