Abdul El-Sayed's 'all our kids are all our kids' line goes viral
A short answer from the Michigan Senate candidate to a child's question draws a huge wave of online support and Senate-race enthusiasm.
What to know
- A single line from Abdul El-Sayed — 'Everything for our kids. Because all our kids are all our kids' — became a viral moment with over 3,500 likes and 100+ comments on Bluesky.
- The reaction is overwhelmingly supportive, with many commenters explicitly calling for El-Sayed's election to the U.S. Senate from Michigan.
- Several commenters tie the moment to broader criticism of Republican policy on children, contrasting El-Sayed's tone with the political climate under the Trump administration.
- The evidence does not specify the exact event, venue, or question that prompted El-Sayed's remark beyond his own post and one commenter who says they attended in person.
El-Sayed should be elected to the U.S. Senate; this moment shows he's the right candidate.
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“Please elect this man, Michigan. We need him in the Senate.”
@libraforequality.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
The moment was personally moving and a rare instance of genuine decency in politics.
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“I love this reply, but it also made me tear up 🥲 (in a good way).”
@coastalsuburbanmom.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
The moment underscores that Republicans/Trump do not prioritize children's welfare.
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“The Republican party does not care about children.”
@bluesterb.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
Abdul El-Sayed Michigan Democratic Senate candidate
How it unfolded 3 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump postscomments
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A witness confirms the moment drew a standing ovation
A commenter who said they attended the event described being moved and inspired by the exchange in person, corroborating that it happened at a live event.
“And I was there watching this! ❤️❤️❤️ You gave me hope.”
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I’m not crying… I have lived my life. I hate thinking what this country will be like for my kids and grandkids and I won’t be here to protect them.
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The Republican party does not care about children.
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🥲🤗🤗 I have family in Michigan and I've been following Dr. Abdul from the UK. What a guy !! 💙💙💙 Michigan do your part. For you, for the world, for your, our, ALL children across the globe 💞 🌍
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Supporters flood the post calling for El-Sayed to win his Senate race
Within hours the post drew over a hundred comments, many describing the moment as emotional and urging Michigan voters to elect El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate.
“Please elect this man, Michigan. We need him in the Senate.”
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Please elect this man, Michigan. We need him in the Senate.
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"The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality." -James Baldwin
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I love this reply, but it also made me tear up 🥲 (in a good way).
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El-Sayed shares his 'all our kids are all our kids' answer
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, posted on Bluesky the line he gave in response to a question, which quickly gathered thousands of likes and shares.
“Everything for our kids. Because all our kids are all our kids.”
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Everything for our kids. Because all our kids are all our kids.
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What people are saying 16 voices from 1 site · best of 76 · verbatim
- Sep 25
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Best one word answer to a question ever.
- Sep 24
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It's so refreshing to hear an honest,from the heart answer,to an honest question. From that standing ovation you realize how hungry we all are for common human decency. 🥰
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This makes me cry because what TF, we have an actual pedophile in the WH. How can people pretend they're patriots while ignoring it?
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it doesn't get any clearer then this! this is what we need in the senate! Vote like your kids lives depend on it, because it truly does!
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And you can tell he means it — in the moment and all the work he’s put into getting here. That’s a good human; a good American.
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That's the right answer, Sir. I'm hoping you win. I'm in the awful red state just south of you but I'll be cheering for YOU 😉! Thank you!!!
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#Michigan #MakeAmericaBetter I stand with #AbdurahmanMohamedEl-Sayed and other American heroes who won’t settle until the United States is a place we can all take pride in.
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Damn that made me teary eyed 🥹 What a perfect answer
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Exactly. This is why this boomer voted for Abdul. For the kids. For all the kids.
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I did not have tearing up on my Thursday evening dance card. A breath of fresh air.
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mike dodgers doesn’t stand a chance. That said, MI voters, please check your voter registration status early and often. Then, make sure to vote!
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Now I’m 😭. We have to elect this man as the next senator from Michigan
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Politicians who interact with kids in a non condescending manner are the best!👏🏻👏🏻
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Love this. Children are really suffering under Trump and the Republicans. If Dr. El- Sayed can win his Senate seat, he's going to reverse this terrible trend .
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There's not a meme for this. I love this kid, love the answer you gave from your heart. Thank you.
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AES impresses Me more by the Minute! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Gives Me Hope!