Muslim Senator-Elect Declares Michigan "Capital of Arab America"
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Abdul al-Said, set to become the first Muslim U.S. Senator, declared Michigan the "capital of Arab America" in his post-election speech. Al-Said, a progressive Democrat, also expressed religious gratitude for his victory. He is known for his strong anti-Israel stance, having accused the country of genocide and alleged "Israeli money" influenced his opponent.
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- Abdul al-Said, the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, called Michigan the "capital of Arab America."
- Al-Said made the declaration in his first speech after winning the election for the Michigan Senate seat.
- He stated his gratitude, noting a change in his religious expressions following the election results.
- The incoming senator is a strong opponent of Israel and has accused it of genocide.
- Al-Said also claimed "Israeli money" backed his primary opponent, repeating an antisemitic stereotype.
Abdul al-Said, a progressive Democrat and the first Muslim to be elected to the U.S. Senate, has declared Michigan the "capital of Arab America" in his first speech following his election victory. Speaking in Washington, D.C., al-Said stated, "I know I speak these words in Washington, which is the capital of the United States. But Michigan is the capital of Arab America." He also expressed gratitude, noting a shift from saying "Inshallah (God willing)" to "Alhamdulillah (praise be to God)" after favorable election results emerged.
Al-Said is a vocal critic of Israel. During his campaign, he accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians. He also alleged that "Israeli money" supported his opponent during the Democratic primaries, a statement that echoes an old antisemitic trope.