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Muslim Senator-Elect Declares Michigan "Capital of Arab America"
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.
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What happened
- 01Abdul al-Said, the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, called Michigan the "capital of Arab America."
- 02Al-Said made the declaration in his first speech after winning the election for the Michigan Senate seat.
- 03He stated his gratitude, noting a change in his religious expressions following the election results.
- 04The incoming senator is a strong opponent of Israel and has accused it of genocide.
- 05Al-Said also claimed "Israeli money" backed his primary opponent, repeating an antisemitic stereotype.
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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