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

Al Jazeera Sunday 23 August 2026, 12:02 UTC 1 min read
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US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed rebuts criticism from JD Vance NewsFeed 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

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