Abdul El-Sayed's Victory Speech Sparks Controversy After Targeting 'Enemies'

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WASHINGTON — Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed gloated about his victory in an angry speech that focused more on his “perceived enemies” than on his opportunity to heal political divisions after one of the ugliest campaigns of the 2026 Midterms, according to a body language expert.

El-Sayed, who crushed Republican Mike Rogers in the hotly contested Michigan Senate race, started his victory speech on a positive note, exhibiting “exhilaration” and “pride” — before he took a nasty turn, body language expert Dr. Lillian Glass assessed.