Republican Cheryl Riley Criticizes Jamie Raskin Over Senate Endorsement

Republican congressional candidate Cheryl Riley is criticizing Representative Jamie Raskin for his endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. Riley argues that Raskin's support for El-Sayed contradicts his public record of opposing antisemitism.

Riley specifically pointed to El-Sayed's calls to end U.S. military aid to Israel and his refusal to explicitly state whether Israel has a right to exist as a Jewish state. In her criticisms, Riley labeled Raskin a communist and a Marxist, while describing El-Sayed as a radical Islamist.

Beyond the endorsement, Riley accused Raskin of neglecting his Maryland district, which she noted is the most populated Jewish community in the state, by spending time in Michigan. Raskin's office has not responded to requests for comment regarding the endorsement or the accusations.