“What if we tweaked the Constitution, amended the Second Amendment, and instead of the right to bear arms, we changed it to the right to have health care?” This isn’t just a statement from a typical college activist. It’s Abdul El-Sayed, who’s running as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, speaking directly into his camera on his own channel. Interestingly, he made several of his videos private after deciding to pursue this political ambition.
It’s striking—here’s a candidate from one of the major national parties, someone who actually has a shot at winning, suggesting replacing the Second Amendment entirely. That’s not just proposing regulations, which is already a contentious issue.
This is quite different from the usual rhetoric we hear from anti-gun Democrats. It sets a potentially dangerous precedent coming from members of the far-left. They seem to be realizing that courts are increasingly reluctant to let them control our right to bear arms. Just recently, in a case involving the Attorney General of New Jersey, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit found New Jersey’s ban on “assault weapons” and “high-capacity magazines” unconstitutional. Additionally, the Supreme Court agreed to review Illinois’s ban on “assault weapons” and Connecticut’s similar prohibition.
However, voters in Michigan are not easily fooled. The well-known gun control group Moms Demand Action has thrown its support behind El-Sayed. This organization is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, which has a clear goal of banning widely used semi-automatic sporting rifles. Michiganders are aware that El-Sayed aligns with nearly all of Everytown’s policy aims.
During his bid for the Governor of Michigan in 2018, El-Sayed expressed his support for an “assault weapons” ban and red flag laws, among other anti-gun stances. The troubling video in question isn’t just some incidental footage—it’s more of a revealing peek into his true agenda. In response to inquiries about the deleted videos, his campaign claimed that “cherry-picked comments from old podcasts don’t reflect his beliefs today.” But it’s pretty clear he didn’t just want these views to be public; if he did, he wouldn’t have made them private. When confronted about his stance on abolishing the Second Amendment, El-Sayed deflected by saying, “people are more worried about whether or not they can see a doctor than whether or not they can have a gun.” It’s apparent that CNN didn’t just selectively choose comments.
Repeatedly, El-Sayed demonstrates to potential voters that he’s more interested in pushing socialist narratives and a transformative agenda that could dismantle the U.S. Constitution. His ambitions seem to aim at diminishing American rights, national pride, and the cultural fabric that many believe makes this country exceptional. Electing someone with these views to the Senate could indeed be a reckless move.
Furthermore, his latest endorsement from former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords—known for her anti-gun advocacy—further indicates El-Sayed’s intent to infringe upon Michiganders’ Second Amendment rights. Celebrating this endorsement, El-Sayed remarked, “it’s an honor to receive the endorsement of Giffords PAC,” which doesn’t sound like someone regretting their previous calls for eliminating the Second Amendment.
Individuals like El-Sayed appear to be increasingly anxious that by June 2027, the Supreme Court may invalidate “assault weapon” bans as unconstitutional. This pressure seems to drive candidates such as El-Sayed and California Governor Gavin Newsom to advocate for the unprecedented idea of repealing or replacing the Second Amendment altogether.
It’s vital to remember that repealing a constitutional amendment requires significant political maneuvering—two-thirds of both congressional chambers and ratification by 38 states. It’s quite the task. Yet, a senator does play a crucial role in confirming judges who interpret the Constitution. This means that every federal judge, from circuit nominees to Supreme Court justices, would pass through the Senate that El-Sayed aspires to join. A candidate who believes the Second Amendment grants no rights beyond state militias doesn’t necessarily need to change any text; they only need to vote consistently to confirm anti-gun judges.
For three decades now, gun control advocates have claimed they were only interested in “common sense” measures regarding the Second Amendment. However, as courts uphold the right to bear arms, we’re suddenly hearing calls for the amendment itself to be abolished. They seem to be losing the debate over the Constitution, and their solution appears to be altering the Constitution.
So, Mr. El-Sayed, perhaps it’s time to be straightforward with the voters who may elect you. On camera, openly express your stance against an “assault weapons” ban. Until that happens, the video you chose to make private will remain a testament to your true views.
