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Midterms: How Abdul El-Sayed used 'humour and hope' to rebuff racism

Midterms: How Abdul El-Sayed used 'humour and hope' to rebuff racism

Summary

Abdul El-Sayed is set to become the first Muslim senator in U.S. history after winning a Michigan midterm election. A France 24 report says he responded to racist attacks, including attacks it says came from President Donald Trump, with humor and hope.

Key Facts

  • El-Sayed won a Michigan midterm election.
  • He is set to become the first Muslim senator in U.S. history.
  • The report says El-Sayed faced racist attacks during the campaign.
  • The report says some attacks came from President Donald Trump.
  • France 24 correspondent Jessica Le Masurier described El-Sayed's response as a mix of humor and hope.
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