--- title: "Abdul El‑Sayed says “Muslims definitely hate you” at 2018 Michigan forum" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/abdul-elsayed-says-muslims-definitely-hate-you-at-2018-michigan-forum" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/abdul-elsayed-says-muslims-definitely-hate-you-at-2018-michigan-forum" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/abdul-elsayed-says-muslims-definitely-hate-you-at-2018-michigan-forum.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/abdul-elsayed-says-muslims-definitely-hate-you-at-2018-michigan-forum" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-25T02:25:15.526Z" source_reported: "2026-09-25T01:17:45.000Z" updated: "2026-09-25T02:25:15.526Z" trust_score: 86 critic_score: 87 hype_score: 35 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-25T18:45:29.552675+00:00" --- # Abdul El‑Sayed says “Muslims definitely hate you” at 2018 Michigan forum *The comment was made in response to GOP candidate Patrick Colbeck’s accusations of Muslim Brotherhood ties, and the 2020 census shows a majority of Dearborn residents claim Middle Eastern or North African ancestry.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 86 of 100, higher is better. Many named persons, documents and census data are cited with dates, boosting corroboration. - Craft 87 of 100, higher is better. Quotes, context and specific figures are provided, keeping facts separate and story clear. - Hype 35 of 100, lower is better. Headline is vivid but body matches content without excessive clickbait. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Abdul El‑Sayed told a 2018 forum audience that Muslims definitely hate him. - Republican Patrick Colbeck accused El‑Sayed of ties to the Muslim Brotherhood at the same event. - The 2020 census recorded that about 54.5% of Dearborn residents identified as Middle Eastern or North African ancestry. - All six right‑rated outlets ran the story, none from the left or centre did. At a 2018 Michigan gubernatorial forum, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed was questioned by Republican lawmaker Patrick Colbeck about possible connections to the Muslim Brotherhood. In response, El‑Sayed said, “Now, you may not hate Muslims. But I’ll tell you, Muslims definitely hate you.” The remark was captured on video and later circulated online. Colbeck, who was also a candidate for governor, framed his question around El‑Sayed’s past involvement with the Muslim Students Association, suggesting the group was part of a broader Muslim Brotherhood strategy. He asserted that the issue was “civilisation jihad” and asked whether Sharia law was a real concern for Michigan. El‑Sayed answered that he would swear an oath to uphold the U.S. and Michigan constitutions and that Sharia law was not a question in the state. Separate reporting noted that the 2020 U.S. census indicated roughly 54.5% of Dearborn residents identified as having Middle Eastern or North African ancestry, a demographic often cited in discussions of the region’s political influence. > “Now, you may not hate Muslims. But I’ll tell you, Muslims definitely hate you.” > > — Abdul El‑Sayed, Democratic Senate nominee **54.5%** — Dearborn residents identifying as Middle Eastern or North African (2020 U.S. census data) ## What the coverage left out None of the right‑rated digests mention El‑Sayed’s oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Michigan, a detail that appears only in the New York Post’s full report. ## Who covered it Shares of the 16 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 0% (0) - Right: 100% (16) 0 of 16 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-25T18:45:29.552675+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 48 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-25T19:45:27.778Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - All six right‑rated outlets reported that El‑Sayed made the “Muslims definitely hate you” remark and that Colbeck accused him of Brotherhood ties. The digests each noted the 2018 forum setting, the exchange of accusations, and the census figure for Dearborn. The New York Post’s full report added El‑Sayed’s oath to uphold the Constitution, Colbeck’s description of the issue as “civilisation jihad,” and quotes from other commentators about Sharia law. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 5 - mixed: 9 - high: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/09/24/us-news/2018-clip-exposes-clash-between-el-sayed-and-ex-gop-rival-muslims-definitely-hate-you) — 2018 clip exposes clash between El-Sayed and ex-GOP rival: ‘Muslims definitely hate you’ - [Next News Network](https://nextnewsnetwork.com/2026/09/24/shocking-video-abdul-el-sayed-fires-back-at-gop-rivals-muslim-brotherhood-accusa-mug5zzan) — SHOCKING VIDEO: Abdul El-Sayed Fires Back At GOP Rival's Muslim Brotherhood Accusations - [wfmd.com](https://wfmd.com/2026/09/24/unearthed-clip-exposes-clash-between-el-sayed-and-ex-gop-rival-muslims-definitely-hate-you) — Unearthed clip exposes clash between El-Sayed and ex-GOP rival: ‘Muslims definitely hate you’ - [nytimespost.com](https://nytimespost.com/unearthed-clip-exposes-clash-between-el-sayed-and-ex-gop-rival-muslims-definitely-hate-you) — Unearthed clip exposes clash between El-Sayed and ex-GOP rival: 'Muslims definitely hate you' - NEW YORK TIMES POST - [WVII / Fox Bangor](https://foxbangor.com/news/national/unearthed-clip-exposes-clash-between-el-sayed-and-ex-gop-rival-muslims-definitely-hate-you/article_5d4bda3f-9ec5-5280-b766-ad2ef5b1d34f.html) — Unearthed clip exposes clash between El-Sayed and ex-GOP rival: 'Muslims definitely hate you' - [Fox News](https://foxnews.com/politics/unearthed-clip-exposes-clash-between-el-sayed-ex-gop-rival-muslims-hate-you) — Unearthed clip exposes clash between El-Sayed and ex-GOP rival: 'Muslims definitely hate you' - [American Faith](https://americanfaith.com/michigan-senate-candidate-once-called-for-purge-of-media-under-islamist-regime) — Michigan Senate Candidate Once Called for 'Purge' of Media Under Islamist Regime - [NewsBusters](https://newsbusters.org/blogs/cnsnews/craig-bannister/2026/09/24/el-sayed-once-called-president-purge-media-and-police) — El-Sayed Once Called for a President to ‘Purge the Media and the Police’ - [Geller Report](https://gellerreport.com/2026/09/michigan-senate-candidate-abdul-el-sayed-backed-muslim-brotherhoods-call-to-purge-media-and-police.html) — Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Backed Muslim Brotherhood’s Call to ‘Purge’ Media and Police - [The Daily Wire](https://dailywire.com/news/el-sayed-urged-egypts-muslim-brotherhood-president-to-purge-police-media) — The Call To ‘Purge’ Police And Media That Abdul El-Sayed Put His Name Behind - [The Federalist](https://thefederalist.com/2026/09/24/report-abdul-el-sayed-cheered-on-an-oppressive-islamist-regimes-assault-on-the-press) — El-Sayed Called On Egyptian President To 'Purge the Media' - [BARE NAKED ISLAM](https://barenakedislam.com/2026/09/23/did-you-know-abdul-el-sayed-michigans-muslim-marxist-candidate-for-the-us-senate-strongly-supported-mohamed-morsi-the-radical-muslim-brotherhood-president-of-egypt-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-a) — DID YOU KNOW? Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Muslim Marxist candidate for the US Senate, strongly supported Mohamed Morsi, the radical Muslim Brotherhood president of Egypt, sentenced to life in prison after being run out of office by the Egyptian people for his terroristic dictatorship system of government - [RAIR](https://rairfoundation.com/abdul-el-sayed-lobbied-egypts-muslim-brotherhood-purge) — Abdul El-Sayed Lobbied Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood to 'Purge the Media and Police' Before Government Thugs Arrested Reporters for 'Insulting Islam' - [WIN](https://worldisraelnews.com/abdul-el-sayed-called-on-egypts-muslim-brotherhood-to-purge-the-media-and-police-before-arrests) — Abdul El-Sayed called on Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood to 'purge the media and police' before arrests - [Conservative Review](https://conservativereview.com/abdul-el-sayed-called-on-egypt-s-muslim-brotherhood-to-purge-the-media-and-police-shortly-before-islamic-government-arrested-reporters-for-insulting-islam-2677921142.html) — Abdul El-Sayed Called on Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood To 'Purge the Media and Police' Shortly Before Islamic Government Arrested Reporters for 'Insulting Islam' - [The Washington Free Beacon](https://freebeacon.com/democrats/abdul-el-sayed-called-on-egypts-muslim-brotherhood-to-purge-the-media-and-police-shortly-before-islamic-government-arrested-reporters-for-insulting-islam) — Abdul El-Sayed Called on Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood To 'Purge the Media and Police' Shortly Before Islamic Government Arrested Reporters for 'Insulting Islam' ## Questions **What did Abdul El‑Sayed say at the 2018 forum?** He told the audience, “Now, you may not hate Muslims. But I’ll tell you, Muslims definitely hate you,” in response to questions about his faith and alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. **What accusation did Patrick Colbeck make?** Colbeck accused El‑Sayed of having connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, citing El‑Sayed’s past role as vice president of the Muslim Students Association at the University of Michigan. **What does the 2020 census show about Dearborn’s population?** The census recorded that roughly 54.5% of Dearborn residents identified as having Middle Eastern or North African ancestry, making it a majority demographic in the city. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/abdul-elsayed-says-muslims-definitely-hate-you-at-2018-michigan-forum. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Abdul El‑Sayed says “Muslims definitely hate you” at 2018 Michigan forum", https://mediabias.news/politics/abdul-elsayed-says-muslims-definitely-hate-you-at-2018-michigan-forum