PoliticsPhoto: NDTVAbdul El-Sayed Wins Despite Islamophobic Attacks in Michigan Senate Race
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the US Senate after overcoming an Islamophobic campaign in Michigan. His Republican opponent and President Trump branded him a terrorist and questioned his loyalty, with campaign mailers warning he would bring sharia law. El-Sayed called his victory a rejection of hate, emphasizing hope in his victory speech. The race stirred safety concerns in Dearborn's Arab American community.
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