Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed of Michigan spent $58,065 so far on his campaign’s private security while advocating police be taken off the response to some 911 calls, spending records show.
El Sayed spent frequently on four “security services” providers since last year, after campaigning in prior years with a bodyguard, according to his latest available Federal Election Commission reports. Two entities he paid explicitly offer armed protection, while the other two do not appear to have websites. Journalists on his current campaign trail have also depicted him closely escorted by a pair of guards at multiple events as he meets possible voters.
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