Abdulrahman Al-Sayed, the first Muslim elected to the US Senate from Michigan, defeated Mike Rogers, the candidate supported by Donald Trump, securing an important seat for the Democratic Party. This victory demonstrated that strong opposition to the Zionist regime does not prevent candidates from succeeding in US federal elections.<\/p>\n
The Israeli media outlet Haaretz highlighted the political challenges faced by AIPAC (the Israeli lobby in the US), which spent approximately $42 million to oppose Al-Sayed but ultimately failed. In remarks after his victory, Al-Sayed emphasized that people should not spend their money on racism, genocide, or wars, underscoring his opposition to the policies of the Israeli regime, particularly concerning the massacre in Gaza.<\/p>\n
These stances angered Donald Trump, a staunch supporter of the Zionist regime. Al-Sayed, stressing the significance of his win, said that after taking office, he should be addressed simply as “Senator,” ironically referencing Trump\u2019s difficulty in pronouncing his name.<\/p>\n
This event comes amid longstanding attention on the role of Israeli political lobbies in US elections, whose active involvement has sparked many controversies. The victory of a candidate with anti-Zionist views, despite AIPAC\u2019s multi-billion dollar expenditures, may signal potential shifts in the political landscape of the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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