Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s words in victory speech
Abdul El-Sayed won a Senate race in Michigan. In his victory speech, he used Arabic words like "habibi" (a term of affection) and "inshallah" to address his supporters. Arabs across Michigan and in the Middle East celebrated his use of these terms in American politics, viewing it as a significant cultural moment.
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3 sourcesRan by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, PBS NewsHour
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2 sources‘JD, habibi.’ Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s use of a term of affection in his victory speech
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