Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed is launching his very own super PAC after the Michigan Democrat repeatedly called for getting money out of politics.
Despite an onslaught of cash poured into defeating him, the man branded as a “jihadist” by President Donald J. Trump easily won his election last Tuesday, clubbing former congressman Mike Rogers as part of the midterm “blue tsunami” that turned over control of both houses of Congress to the Democrats.
El-Sayed appealed to voters by presenting himself as a David vs. Goliath candidate fighting against a political system unfairly influenced by money, but now that he’s going to Washington, it turns out that he is set to reap the benefits of that which he denounced.
The Hill is reporting that the Senate newcomer has launched the Habibi PAC, seeking to use money to influence politics, which is now suddenly acceptable since it benefits candidates he favors and the future direction of the Democratic Party.
“The leadership PAC, a committee not connected to his campaign and meant to raise money for his political allies, is the latest sign that El-Sayed aims to influence Democratic politics into the future,” according to the outlet, which cites Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings.
“Habibi” is a Muslim term of endearment meaning “my beloved” and was used by El-Sayed to mock his political adversaries after his big win.
“JD, habibi,” he said in his victory speech, referring to Vice President JD Vance, who had savaged him during the campaign. “There is this delicious irony in the fact that you’re constitutionally obligated to swear me in in January.”
🇺🇸 Shots fired!
Abdul El-Sayed just said, “JD, habibi, there is this delicious irony in the fact that you’re constitutionally obligated to swear me in in January,” in his projected victory speech.
Wouldn’t be shocked if these guys literally end up coming to blows. 🤣
Writer: Mhedi
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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 4, 2026
“I believe that corporations and special interests shouldn’t be able to buy elections. Period. That’s why I’m the only candidate running for U.S. Senate in Michigan that has never taken a dime of corporate money–and never will,” the senator-elect pledged on his campaign website.
X users were quick to point out that the newly created Habibi PAC isn’t exactly consistent with El-Sayed’s pre-election rhetoric.
Hypocrite El-Sayed Launches Muslim PAC to Influence Politics With Money https://t.co/vnWV7XDH7O
— Don Beavers (@DonBeavers3) November 8, 2026
I’ll get money out of politics vote for me. Starts a PAC day one. His voters and just use fool idiots used as tools to seek power and money.
— Lone Banker (@Lone__Banker) November 7, 2026
So much for getting money out of politics. 🤷♂️@SenSanders is happy.
— LeaningLibertarian (@1776Libertarian) November 8, 2026
“money out of politics unless its my slush fund to funnel it through!”
— Waxson mandela ✴️ (@vonchudengramm) November 7, 2026
So ran against AIPAC & then creates his own version of it 2 days after being elected.
— Melissa Tate (@TheRightMelissa) November 8, 2026
a Disgrace…he fooled a lot of people, stupid people
— Tbilisi (@Tbilisi70849931) November 8, 2026
Scratch a Democrat, and there is always a colossal hypocrite lurking just below the surface.
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