The newly elected Muslim senator from Michian, Abdul al-Sayed, said that the name Abdulrahman is an American name. American like Mike or Donald. "You know, people ask me: Why did you decide to introduce yourself by your full name in your victory speech? Because whether your name is Mike, Donald or whatever JD stands for, Abdul or Abdulrahman, these are all American names,” Al-Sayed said.

The newly elected Muslim senator from Michian, Abdul al-Sayed, said that the name Abdulrahman is an American name. American like Mike or Donald. "You know, people ask me: Why did you decide to introduce yourself by your full name in your victory speech? Because whether your name is Mike, Donald or whatever JD stands for, Abdul or Abdulrahman, these are all American names,” Al-Sayed said.