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Published August 8, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET · Updated August 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET

Vance warns El-Sayed would make a terrible senator

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

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What we know

Vice President JD Vance criticized Abdul El-Sayed, calling him crazy and saying he would make a terrible senator.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 21 hr ago, when The American Conservative reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Twitchy.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Twitchy 2 hr ago
Vice President JD Vance on 'Odd' Abdul El-Sayed: 'The Guy's Crazy and Would Make a Terrible Senator'
The American Conservative 21 hr ago
All the Vice President’s Critics

Coverage timeline

Aug 8, 12:05 AM ET
21 hr ago
The American Conservative
All the Vice President’s Critics
Aug 8, 7:00 PM ET
2 hr ago
Twitchy
Vice President JD Vance on 'Odd' Abdul El-Sayed: 'The Guy's Crazy and Would Make a Terrible Senator'
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