Michigan Senate candidate Abdulrahman El-Sayed’s recent appearance on Jesse Watters’s Fox News program took an unexpected turn when the conversation centered on transgender surgeries for minors. According to a report from American Thinker, El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee, responded to Watters’s questioning by turning the tables — asking Watters about his own anatomy in an exchange that the outlet described as “insanely awkward and inappropriate.”
The segment, which quickly circulated online, showed El-Sayed drawing a comparison between circumcision and transgender procedures for minors, a move that American Thinker dismissed as a flawed analogy. The outlet argued that circumcision involves removing a flap of skin, while transgender surgeries can involve more extensive procedures, such as castration or penectomy, which carry long-term health implications.
Watters presses El-Sayed on policy stance
According to the report, Watters pressed El-Sayed on whether he supported policies that would legalize what the host called “sexual mutilation of children.” Instead of giving a direct yes-or-no answer, El-Sayed pivoted, asking Watters about his own penis — a moment that stunned viewers and drew sharp rebuke from the outlet.
American Thinker’s piece, written by Olivia Murray, framed El-Sayed’s response as evasive and provocative, suggesting that the candidate was “courting idiots” with his rhetorical tactic. The outlet also referenced a recent incident where El-Sayed faced backlash for comments about Usha Vance’s private life, calling his behavior “disgusting” and an “obsession.”
Circumcision comparison draws fire
Murray took issue with El-Sayed’s comparison, arguing that circumcision is a minor procedure with rare complications, while transgender surgeries for minors are far more invasive. The article detailed potential complications from gender-affirming surgeries, including the need for maintenance devices, lifelong medication, and ongoing health issues.
“If it’s a flap of skin, then by golly the Islamists should be able to slash their little girls’ genitals for purity’s sake, and ‘trans’ the kids!” Murray wrote, using sarcasm to underscore her point.
Watters calls El-Sayed ‘wacky’
Watters, for his part, acknowledged El-Sayed’s views as “wacky” and predicted that Michigan voters would reject them, saying, “That is sick stuff.” However, Murray pushed back, arguing that El-Sayed’s position is not fringe but rather aligned with the mainstream Democratic stance on transgender procedures for minors.
The article also cited concerns about the influence of Sharia law in Dearborn, Michigan, and suggested that El-Sayed’s views could resonate in certain communities, despite Watters’s dismissal.
Political implications
The exchange has reignited debates over transgender medical care for minors, a topic that has become a flashpoint in state and national politics. El-Sayed’s campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment, but the candidate has previously voiced support for LGBTQ rights and access to gender-affirming care.
With the Michigan Senate race heating up, the incident could become a focal point for both supporters and critics, as voters weigh in on a contentious issue that shows no signs of cooling down.
As the election approaches, the exchange between El-Sayed and Watters is likely to be replayed and analyzed, serving as another example of how cultural issues are shaping political discourse in 2026.
Source: www.americanthinker.com — https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/08/abdulrahman-mohamed-el-sayed-asks-jesse-watters-what-his-own-penis-looks-like-as-he-argues-for-trans-mutilation-of-kids/