Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced her endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed in his bid for the U.S. Senate. The endorsement marks a shift in the relationship between the two Democrats, coming only weeks after Nessel publicly criticized El-Sayed’s handling of a controversy surrounding a March attack on a synagogue in Michigan.

In her statement of support, Nessel emphasized the necessity of electing a candidate who will actively oppose the policies of the Trump administration and work to protect Democratic interests. The endorsement is viewed by political observers as a significant consolidation of support within the Michigan Democratic party, despite the recent friction between the two figures. While Nessel’s previous criticism centered on the adequacy of El-Sayed’s response to the synagogue incident, her current messaging focuses on the importance of party unity and the shared goal of countering Republican influence in the upcoming election cycle. El-Sayed has not yet issued a detailed public response to the endorsement, though the move suggests a strategic alignment as the primary season progresses.