JD Vance criticizes activist and former candidate Abdul El-Sayed over past remarks that connect criticism of Sharia law with white supremacy. In comments circulating across outlets, Vance argues the remarks reflect a Democratic Party that has moved away from the interests of union workers, and he contrasts El-Sayed’s views with what he says his own family supported.
Vance also highlights his late grandfather’s voting history. According to the reporting, he says his grandfather voted Democratic because he believed the party represented “union men,” framing the dispute as a clash over who Democrats represent today. Other coverage emphasizes Vance’s focus on El-Sayed’s characterization of anti-Sharia positions, while still centering the broader claim that Democrats have changed.
The outlets differ mainly in how they emphasize the dispute: one foregrounds Vance’s invocation of his grandfather and the party’s legacy, while another stresses Vance’s argument about El-Sayed’s prior statements and the alleged Democratic shift away from union constituencies.
