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Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed defended his combative approach to President Donald Trump during a Washington podcast appearance on November 5, days after winning election and making history as the Senate’s inaugural Muslim member.Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed said in Washington on November 5 that Democrats must answer Donald Trump’s conduct forcefully, arguing that restraint lets bullying and oppression persist.Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed said in Washington on November 5 that he plans to answer Donald Trump with insults, presenting his combative approach as necessary politics.