From Newsweek · · 1m 10s
Who is Tommy? Man in Muslim Brotherhood Clash with El-Sayed Worked for GOP
Former GOP staffer Thomas Teepell, known as 'Tommy,' pressured El-Sayed on Muslim Brotherhood ties at Michigan town hall.
In brief
Former GOP staffer Thomas Teepell, known as 'Tommy,' pressured El-Sayed on Muslim Brotherhood ties at Michigan town hall. Thomas Teepell, a former Republican staffer for Josh Hawley, questioned Abdul El-Sayed about Muslim Brotherhood links at a Michigan town hall. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Tommy's Identity
A man who identified as 'Tommy' pressed El-Sayed on Muslim Brotherhood ties at a Michigan town hall event.
El-Sayed's Response
El-Sayed said, 'Sure. Yeah, absolutely,' to Tommy's question about Muslim Brotherhood ties.
“Sure. Yeah, absolutely”
Viral Video
A five-minute video of the confrontation shared on social media has over 12 million views.
Thomas Teepell's Background
Thomas Teepell was Operations Director for Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley until February.
Family Ties
Teepell is the son of Timmy Teepell, a Republican strategist who worked for Bobby Jindal.
El-Sayed's Denial
El-Sayed denied family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, despite past posts by his half-sister.
CBS Apology
CBS News correspondent deleted a post criticizing El-Sayed and praising Teepell after an apology.
The key point
Thomas Teepell, a former Republican staffer for Josh Hawley, questioned Abdul El-Sayed about Muslim Brotherhood links at a Michigan town hall.
