Review Military Aid to Pakistan and Egypt, Says America’s First Muslim Senator

Newly elected U.S. Senator Abdul El-Sayed has called for a review of the financial and military aid provided by the United States to countries that violate international law. He urged that American taxpayer money should not be spent on nations that engage in such violations.
Representing the Democratic Party, Abdul El-Sayed made history by becoming the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate from Michigan, having defeated Republican candidate Mike Rogers. He articulated this position during an interview with ABC News.
"The United States must take the lead in ensuring that international laws are upheld. This is not an issue concerning Israel alone; I hold the same view regarding Egypt—where my family emigrated from—as well as Pakistan and Jordan. If a country uses our funds to violate international law, the first step should be to terminate such aid," said Abdul El-Sayed.

El-Sayed also expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding the termination of the $4 billion in annual military aid provided to Israel. He added that the supply of weapons to Israel facilitates genocide and apartheid.
Abdul El-Sayed’s statement opposing the provision of military and economic aid to Pakistan aligns with the stance taken by India. India has consistently raised strong objections, pointing out that Pakistan uses international financial assistance to support cross-border terrorist activities.

India has also expressed concern regarding the financial aid Pakistan receives from international agencies—such as the IMF and the World Bank—by highlighting Pakistan’s failure to prevent financial crimes and the funding of terrorism.