Could Abdul Saeed become the first Muslim MP in the US?

The Michigan Senate race has once again brought the ideological rift within the US Democratic Party into the spotlight. Abdul El-Sayed, 41, defeated the party establishment’s candidate, Haley Stevens, in the Democratic primary; he will now face Republican candidate and former Congressman Mike Rogers in November. If Abdul defeats him in the election, he could become the first Muslim senator in American history.

Who is Abdul El-Sayed?

Abdul El-Sayed was born in Michigan and raised in the Detroit area; his family hailed from Egypt. He studied at the University of Michigan, where he earned a medical degree and later a doctorate in public health. He has also served as the Health Director for Washtenaw County.

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The central issue of his politics is the economic hardship faced by ordinary people; he advocates for “Medicare for All,” affordable healthcare, free childcare, and higher taxes on billionaires. He believes that these funds should be spent on making the lives of ordinary Americans better and healthier.

Extremely tough stance on Gaza and Israel

The most controversial aspect of Abdul’s politics is his stance on Israel and Gaza; he consistently characterizes Israeli actions as genocide and frequently opposes the military aid the US provides to Israel. He believes that these funds—derived from American taxpayers—should instead be used to improve healthcare and the quality of life for Americans. He also holds a position distinct from mainstream Democratic leaders regarding the question of Israel’s existence as a Jewish state.

This is also a reason why some organizations and prominent leaders within Michigan’s Jewish community have criticized his statements; meanwhile, Abdul maintains that he opposes antisemitism and argues that criticizing the Israeli government should not be equated with hatred toward Jewish people.

This is also a reason why some organizations and prominent leaders within Michigan’s Jewish community have criticized his statements; meanwhile, Abdul maintains that he opposes antisemitism and argues that criticizing the Israeli government should not be equated with hatred toward Jewish people.

Trump describes him as someone who hates Jews.

Following Abdul’s victory, President Donald Trump’s reaction emerged; in Las Vegas, Trump described him as someone who hates Jews and Israel, calling him a “man of hate,” and subsequently launched a political attack by labeling him a communist.