Abdul El-Sayed Makes History as First Muslim U.S. Senator, Takes Aim at Trump and JD Vance in Victory Speech

Abdul El-Sayed made history on Tuesday by winning Michigan’s Senate race, becoming the first Muslim to serve in the U.S. Senate. Addressing his supporters after the results were announced, El-Sayed also took a pointed jab at President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

“You took a chance on a candidate nobody expected to succeed. You opened your homes, your churches, and your synagogues to welcome me.”

These were among the remarks Abdul El-Sayed delivered during his victory speech late Tuesday, after it became clear that he had secured Michigan’s Senate seat.

The 42-year-old candidate defeated former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers in the contest for Michigan’s vacant Senate position, claiming victory in one of the most closely followed races of the midterm elections.

His win also marked a historic milestone, making El-Sayed the first Muslim ever elected to the U.S. Senate.

Although Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign was lengthy and ultimately successful, he faced repeated criticism and attacks from political rivals, including Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Much of the opposition centered on his Muslim background and the pronunciation of his name.

Donald Trump Called Abdul El-Sayed a “Jihadist Lunatic” Before the Midterms

At a campaign gathering in Iowa on Sunday, just days before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump went as far as labeling Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist.” He also suggested that El-Sayed should be required to pass through a metal detector before entering the Senate.

“If you vote for this jihadist lunatic who wants to destroy you, you’re crazy,” Trump declared, according to The Guardian.

El-Sayed repeatedly argued that his political opponents were more interested in creating divisions among voters than discussing the everyday challenges Americans are dealing with, including the increasing prices of groceries and gasoline.

Abdul, who is a doctor, also accused Trump and his administration of failing to address the difficulties experienced by ordinary American families.

“They want an America that is too small for some of us,” El-Sayed stated. “We know that America is big enough for every one of us.”

Trump also described the newly elected senator as a “communist” and made allegations linking him to Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood.

El-Sayed Responds to Trump’s Metal Detector Remark With an Epstein Reference

During a campaign rally at Western Michigan University, El-Sayed addressed Trump’s suggestion that he should undergo a metal detector screening before entering the Senate.

Responding humorously to the president’s remarks, he said:

“He said I should have to walk through a metal detector. That’s fine, man. He really took that Wolverine thing seriously. He knows I’ve got claws.”

He then directed a sharper challenge toward Trump.

“But here’s the deal, Donald. Listen. I’ll walk through a metal detector if you’re willing to take a lie detector test. It’s that simple. I’ve got nothing to hide. You’ve got so much to hide,” El-Sayed added.

His comments referred to Trump’s relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

“My first question: Epstein. My second question: Did you win the 2020 election? That’s the arrangement. I’ll go through a metal detector every single day if you’ll take a lie detector test just once. That’s the deal.”

Abdul El-Sayed Takes a Dig at Trump With a Sharp Message During His Senate Victory Speech

Donald Trump had repeatedly criticized and mocked El-Sayed throughout the final week of the campaign, even making fun of his name. During one rally, the president referred to Abdul as “Mohammed.” However, in his victory address, the newly elected senator delivered a response of his own.

Abdul El-Sayed stood up against the attacks directed at his identity and shared a powerful message about acceptance and belonging in America before turning his attention toward President Donald Trump.

First, he took a humorous shot at Vice President JD Vance, declaring:

“Habibi, there’s a delicious irony in knowing that you’re constitutionally required to swear me into office this coming January.”

He then shifted his attention to Donald Trump:

“Donald, I know you’ve had trouble getting my name right. So once JD swears me in this January, you can simply call me ‘Senator,’” El-Sayed remarked.

Donald Trump has not yet responded publicly to Abdul El-Sayed’s comment during his victory speech.

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