Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate, takes aim at Trump and Vance

independent.co.uk —

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's open US Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate and directly criticizing Donald Trump and JD Vance in his victory speech. El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, highlighted the irony that Vice President-elect Vance will be constitutionally required to swear him into office in January. He also delivered a pointed message to Trump about his name. The victory marks a historic milestone for Muslim representation in the US Senate, with El-Sayed's win in the battleground state reflecting broader Democratic gains in the 2026 midterm elections.


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