Abdul El-Sayed on Democratic leadership, health care access and inspiring a new generationpbs.org· 46h
PBS NewsHour's Amna Nawaz interviews Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's first Muslim elected to the US Senate, about Democratic leadership, health care, and his push to make Medicare for All a priority. He backs Chris Van Hollen for Senate majority leader, warns that Medicaid cuts taking effect January 1, 2027 could collapse rural hospitals in Republican-held states, and says he would even rebrand Medicare for All "Trumpcare for All" to win President Trump over.
As background newest first
- Chris Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
- Fetterman floats party exit as Schumer allies weigh moving up Senate leadership vote
- Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat as 'habibi' quip draws wide attention
- Trump administration lets states delay Medicaid work requirement enforcement by six months
