Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris has commented on former US President Donald Trump's attack on Abdulrahman El-Sayed, an Egyptian-American physician running for Congress, according to CNN Arabic.
The news outlet reported that Sawiris, a prominent businessman and political commentator, weighed in on the exchange involving Trump and El-Sayed, who is competing in a Democratic primary in Michigan. CNN Arabic did not provide details of Sawiris's exact remarks in the material available.
El-Sayed, a doctor of Egyptian origin, recently won a Democratic primary election, a result that has reportedly complicated calculations for the Democratic Party, according to the BBC. His victory in Michigan's second congressional district secured him the party's nomination for the House of Representatives, as reported by Youm7.
The race has drawn attention beyond local politics. Al Jazeera noted that El-Sayed is part of a group of four Democratic candidates who are seen as a challenge to Trump. The broader context includes ongoing debate over US policy toward Israel and Gaza, with Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper discussing how the conflict is reshaping American politics, according to Monte Carlo International.
Sawiris's reaction adds a notable voice to the discussion, as the Egyptian businessman has been outspoken on regional and international affairs. His comments come as El-Sayed's campaign continues to gain traction, particularly among voters focused on issues related to the Middle East.
What to watch next is whether El-Sayed's primary win translates into broader support in the general election, and how Trump's attacks influence voter sentiment in the district.
