# El-Sayed backs Trump's plan to cut Israel aid

> Michigan's newly elected senator welcomes the president-elect's proposal to reduce US military support to Israel.
- Title: El-Sayed backs Trump's plan to cut Israel aid · NPR | Shortify
- Summary: Michigan's newly elected senator welcomes the president-elect's proposal to reduce US military support to Israel. Abdul El-Sayed, elected Michigan senator…
- Keywords: abdul el-sayed, michigan senate, israel aid, trump, arms sales, 2026 election, NPR
- Source: NPR — https://npr.org/2026/11/04/nx-s1-6028702/abdul-el-sayed-michigan-senate-israel-aid
- Published: 2026-11-04T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: abdul el-sayed, michigan senate, israel aid, trump, arms sales, 2026 election, news
## El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat
Abdul El-Sayed has won election to the Michigan Senate. He says his victory is a mandate to take on affordability and Trumpism.
## He welcomes Trump's Israel aid cuts
El-Sayed welcomes Trump's plan to cut aid to Israel, aligning with the president-elect's stated position on the country's military funding.
## El-Sayed calls for end to arms sales
The Michigan senator goes further, calling for an end to arms sales to Israel as part of his broader position on US military support.
## Key takeaway

Abdul El-Sayed, elected Michigan senator, supports Trump's plan to cut Israel aid and calls for ending arms sales to the country.