Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed declined to answer questions about whether he continues to support defunding police departments, following the deletion of previous social media posts in which he had backed such efforts.

El-Sayed, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, has removed past social media content that expressed support for reducing police funding. When asked directly about his current stance on the issue, the candidate avoided providing a clear answer.

The "defund the police" movement gained prominence during 2020 protests following the death of George Floyd, with advocates calling for reallocating portions of police budgets to social services, education, and community programs. The movement became a significant political issue in subsequent elections.

El-Sayed previously served as Detroit's health director and ran unsuccessfully for Michigan governor in 2018. He is among several candidates competing for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan.

The candidate's campaign has not responded to requests for clarification on his current law enforcement policy positions. Michigan's Senate seat is considered competitive in the 2024 election cycle.