JD Vance Criticizes Abdul El-Sayed’s Sharia Law Remarks, Cites Shifting Democratic Party
In New York, JD Vance criticized Abdul El-Sayed's remarks on Sharia law, contrasting them with the Democratic Party's past, which Vance's grandfather, a union member, once supported.
New York, NY, August 22, 2026 —
U.S. Senator JD Vance recently voiced criticism regarding remarks made by Abdul El-Sayed concerning Sharia law. Vance drew a contrast between El-Sayed’s statements and the historical positions of the Democratic Party.
Vance, speaking in New York, highlighted what he described as a shift in the Democratic Party’s platform over time. He referenced his own grandfather, a union member, as an example of a past supporter of the party. The senator did not provide specific details on the timing or nature of his grandfather’s support for the Democratic Party, nor did he specify the exact remarks made by El-Sayed that prompted his criticism.
The comments from Vance appear to question the current direction of the Democratic Party in relation to its historical affiliations and past policy stances, particularly concerning issues related to religious law and its place within American society.
Further details regarding the specific remarks made by Abdul El-Sayed, the precise context of Vance’s speech in New York, or any further reactions from El-Sayed or the Democratic Party were not provided in the summary.
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