Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Senate-elect from Michigan, used Veterans Day on November 11 to call for expanded housing, healthcare and employment opportunities for former service members, alongside a fully funded Department of Veterans Affairs. His statement reflects the veterans’ policy priorities he has promoted during his 2026 Senate campaign and his previous work overseeing veterans’ services in Wayne County.
El-Sayed’s complete statement read:
Today and every day, we honor our veterans. That means ensuring they have homes, healthcare, opportunity, and a fully-funded VA…