India, Aug. 25 -- Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic candidate for US Senate in Michigan, distanced himself from Hasan Piker on Monday, August 24, who suggested that some pro-Israel rhetoric may lead to backlash against American Jews. The controversy has the potential to complicate El-Sayed's campaign.

During the primary, Piker and El-Sayed were seen together at campaign events. However, last week's event may have put a strain on their relationship.

During a livestream, Piker argued against the idea that opposing Israel is antisemitic. He said that American Jews are not uniformly supportive of Israel, many "Jewish institutions" are "teaching people the idea that Jews are monolithic" and "it's a very dangerous mode of propaganda."

"If Jews in A...