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Michigan's El-Sayed sparks Arab celebration with Arabic political terms

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Abdul El-Sayed, poised to be the first Muslim-American senator, has garnered widespread celebration from Arab communities for his use of Arabic terms in American politics. During his victory speech, El-Sayed addressed Vice-President J.D. Vance with the term "habibi," a gesture seen as both a term of affection and a subtle mockery of his critics. This move has introduced phrases like "habibi" and "inshallah" into the US political discourse, resonating particularly with those from the Middle East and highlighting El-Sayed's embrace of his Egyptian heritage and faith. AI

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Michigan's El-Sayed sparks Arab celebration with Arabic political terms

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    ‘J.D., habibi’: Arabs celebrate as Michigan’s El-Sayed mocks foes with term of affection

    From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like “habibi” and “inshallah” to the American political lexicon. After being the target of Islamophobic rhetoric on the campaign trail, the risin…

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