Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat running for Senate in Michigan, is facing criticism online for a video where he says he hates a popular tourist spot in the state.

In the video from 2020, El-Sayed is walking on Mackinac Island during his campaign for governor. The island is a well-known vacation spot in Michigan.

El-Sayed said, 'I hate Mackinac so much.' He was talking about one of Michigan's most famous vacation spots, which is on an island in Lake Huron.

El-Sayed also said, 'It's funny because if we win, this will be like our summer home.' He was referring to the governor's summer house on the island.

Abdul El-Sayed also talked about smashing a vodka bottle after someone criticized his beard.

The video of El-Sayed saying he hates Mackinac Island has caused a lot of criticism online. Many people are upset with his comments.

El-Sayed said, 'I'm just going to be like every time I've come here. I've hated it. Why am I here?'

The video went viral on social media, with many conservatives criticizing El-Sayed for looking down on the town.

There are concerns about El-Sayed's ties to extremist groups and how this might affect Jewish voters.

Abdul El-Sayed was at a news conference in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue. He was talking to reporters about his campaign.

A writer for The Federalist said, 'The rising stars of the Democrat Party do not like America and want to hurt it.'

The founder of Outkick said, 'I got engaged on this island. It's a great place. I don't understand why anyone would hate northern Michigan in the summer.'

A former advisor to Trump said, 'Wow, hating Mackinac! It's an iconic place in Michigan and America. Abdul has a dark heart.'

A writer for Commentary Magazine said, 'Abdul el-Sayed is a bad person who loves terror and hates Jews. He also hates Mackinac Island, which is one of the best places on earth.'

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Visitors to Mackinac Island can ride bikes on Market Street. There are no cars allowed on the island.

A spokesperson for the National Republican Senatorial Committee said, 'He would rather summer at his property in Dubai.'

Someone on social media said, 'This guy has no soul. Mackinac Island is like heaven on earth.'

A former candidate for governor in Michigan said, 'Abdul talks about his summers in Egypt, but he shows no respect for one of Michigan's most beautiful summer spots.'

A conservative social media account said, 'Abdul El-Sayed was caught on tape saying he hates Mackinac. This is the most American place in Michigan.'

Some people, including a journalist, defended El-Sayed's comments, saying they were taken out of context.

The journalist said, 'El-Sayed was talking about the Mackinac Policy Conference, which is a meeting of powerful people that leaves out most voters.'

But others were not so sure. A member of the Michigan Young Republicans said, 'You're spinning this story too much.'

Mackinac Island is a special place because it has kept its old character. There are no cars allowed, so people walk, bike, or ride in horse-drawn carriages.

The island has old houses, historic hotels, and famous fudge shops. It's a symbol of Michigan's history and culture.

Fox News reached out to El-Sayed's campaign for a comment, but they did not respond.

El-Sayed responded to a post on social media, saying, 'I don't think the most American place in Michigan can be a place that bans cars.'

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