‘Fireworks suck,’ removed El-Sayed videos urged getting rid of the 4th of July tradition, raised replacing 2nd Amendment
- Posted on August 11, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
A controversial video from Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sparked debate after he questioned traditional Fourth of July fireworks celebrations. In the YouTube segment, El-Sayed presented arguments against fireworks as an Independence Day tradition, suggesting alternative ways Americans could commemorate the holiday. The video subsequently drew attention for its critique of established patriotic customs, raising discussions about how political figures address American traditions and cultural practices during election cycles.
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‘Fireworks suck,’ removed El-Sayed videos urged getting rid of the 4th of July tradition, raised replacing 2nd Amendment
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed once asked his YouTube viewers whether Americans could “PLEASE” find another way to celebrate the Fourth of July, in a video promising four reasons “why fireworks suck.”
