El-Sayed’s Victory Speech Brings Arabic Into Senate PoliticsEl-Sayed Wins Without Hiding His Arab and Muslim IdentityEl-Sayed’s Victory Speech Deepens Political Divisions
Published November 4, 2026: Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed used his victory speech to embrace his Arab and Muslim identity, joke with critics and highlight Palestinians’ plight.Published November 4, 2026: Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed used his victory speech to answer Islamophobic attacks with Arabic, humor and support for Palestinians.Published November 4, 2026: Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed used his victory speech to mock political opponents and criticize U.S. policy on Gaza.