US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed rebuts criticism from JD Vance

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US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed rebuts criticism from JD Vance

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US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed rebuts criticism from JD Vance

‘Leave my name and background out of it.’
Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has hit back at US Vice President JD Vance, saying his identity and religion aren’t causing the Trump administration’s problems.

Published On 23 Aug 2026

23 Aug 2026

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