With less than a month remaining before the midterm elections, Michigan political candidate Abdul El-Sayed has announced a joint campaign event with former President Barack Obama. The rally, which is set to take place in Detroit on October 24, will also include gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson and other members of the Michigan Democratic ticket.

The announcement has drawn immediate criticism from some observers. This development follows a period of heightened scrutiny for El-Sayed, who faced similar backlash just two weeks ago for participating in a campaign event alongside Vice President Kamala Harris. While the Middle East Eye reports that El-Sayed is "under fire" for these associations, the specific nature of the criticism—whether it stems from ideological disagreements within the party or external political opposition—is not detailed in the available reporting. The event is positioned as a key moment for the state's Democratic ticket as they push toward the November elections.