Egyptians Celebrate El-Sayed's Senate Win, State Media Stays Silent

Abdul El-Sayed's election as the first Muslim US senator was celebrated by prominent Egyptians on Wednesday, though state media largely ignored the victory of the liberal politician who has criticized Egypt's government. El-Sayed, born in Michigan to Egyptian parents, has fondly recalled his heritage but also described Egypt as living under a military dictatorship funded by US tax dollars. His win was hailed by public figures as proof of American democracy, despite his opposition to President Donald Trump. State media, which previously covered Egyptian-American achievements like actor Rami Malek, gave little attention to El-Sayed. A pro-government commentator dismissed his Egyptian origins as history he moved beyond, saying his victory should not be seen as an Egyptian achievement.