Escalation: El-Sayed, Stevens debate spending and Gaza war
On August 3, 2026, Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El‑Sayed faced off in a contentious debate in Michigan, trading shots over money in the race and the war in Gaza.
They sparred over campaign spending, arguing about how much is being raised and spent by their campaigns and allied outside groups, and what that means for influence and accountability.
On the Gaza war, they laid out contrasting views of U.S. policy toward the Israel‑Hamas conflict, debating America’s role, military aid, and the protection of civilians.
The exchange also unfolded amid tensions involving Bernie Sanders’ role in the race, a continuing point of friction between the two campaigns.
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