‘JD Habibi…’: Why Abdul El-Sayed’s videos resurfaced after US Senate win

The Indian Express · Express Global Desk · 2026-11-06 10:59 UTC

Abdul El-Sayed mocks JD Vance with a 'Wolverine 1, Buckeye 0' remark after winning Michigan's Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers.

Abdul El-Sayed has been making headlines not just for becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, but also for the videos that have surfaced and resurfaced following his victory. Clips from his recent speeches, along with older recordings, are finding a new audience and going viral on social media.

A victory speech is usually a moment to thank supporters, acknowledge the campaign team and outline the work that lies ahead. But El-Sayed had a few other people on his mind, too, including US President Donald Trump and his deputy, JD Vance.

One of the recent video clips, in which El-Sayed is seen giving tips to Vance, whom he will encounter again when he takes his oath of office in January 2027, is being widely shared online.

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