Abdul El‑Sayed Holds Private Yacht Fundraisers for Muslim‑Brotherhood Charity

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed headlined four private luxury‑yacht fundraisers in 2019 for Islamic Relief USA, a nonprofit linked to the Muslim Brotherhood. The events were held in Washington, D.C., Miami, Chicago and New York City, each promoted at $100 per ticket. Speakers included activist Amer Zahr, who has voiced support for Hamas and Hezbollah, prompting criticism that El‑Sayed is tied to extremist groups. The fundraising series has been highlighted by media outlets as evidence of the candidate’s past connections to the Muslim Brotherhood‑affiliated charity.

The controversy centres on whether the candidate’s participation in these high‑profile charity cruises, marketed as “Cruise for a Cause,” reflects broader political or security concerns ahead of his Senate campaign.