Elections · 2026-09-10
Abdul El-Sayed endorsed a commentator’s statement about 9/11
False
Trump sought to link Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to a commentator’s statement that America deserved 9/11.
What the evidence shows
El-Sayed explicitly disavowed the statement; the comment came from a different person.
What happened next
Assessment reflects the dated source. Reassess when new evidence emerges.
Assessment notes
Claim is an editorial paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked fact-check for the precise words and context.