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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET · Updated August 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET

Michigan Senate nominee El-Sayed called to ban fireworks and firearms

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by HotAir. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed previously called for banning both fireworks and firearms. He publicly criticized July 4 fireworks and the Second Amendment.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 5 hr ago, when HotAir reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from PJ Media.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

PJ Media 2 hr ago
Off Target: El-Sayed Condemned July 4 Fireworks and the Second Amendment
HotAir 5 hr ago
El-Sayed: Let Me Tell You Why July 4 Fireworks 'S**k'

Coverage timeline

Aug 11, 4:15 PM ET
5 hr ago
HotAir
El-Sayed: Let Me Tell You Why July 4 Fireworks 'S**k'
Aug 11, 7:35 PM ET
2 hr ago
PJ Media
Off Target: El-Sayed Condemned July 4 Fireworks and the Second Amendment
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