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August 12, 2026
Sen. Tim Scott Intensifies Attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, Mischaracterizes His Views
- Sen. Tim Scott claimed Abdul El-Sayed is 'for Hamas' and 'against America,' escalating his attacks on the Democratic candidate.
- Scott's remarks continue to misrepresent El-Sayed's views, which frame 'dangerous' in the context of corporate interests, not as a self-description.
- The NRSC is ramping up its campaign against El-Sayed as he prepares for the general election following a contentious primary victory.
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- Fact check: How Tim Scott and a Republican attack ad misleadingly snipped key context from El-Sayed’s ‘dangerous’ speechAug 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM · CNN
- Tim Scott goes scorched earth on El-Sayed: 'He's for Hamas, but he's against America'Aug 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM · Fox News