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عربية – DW
Egyptian taxi driver Abdul's statement causes controversy
After winning the Democratic primary in Michigan, Egyptian-American politician Abd Al-Rahman Al-Sayed "Abdul" sparked controversy in Egypt with his remarks about his life. He stated that if a historical coincidence had not changed the fate of his parents and caused their migration to the United States for studies, he would have been working as a taxi driver in Egypt. He emphasized that the circumstances which provided his parents the opportunity to emigrate made a significant difference in his life, sharing that he spent his childhood between Egypt and the United States. The online community widely reacted on social media platforms, with some viewing his statement as highlighting the disparity in opportunities between the two countries, while others saw it as an attempt to showcase his success story as an American achievement. Abd Al-Rahman Al-Sayed, who is poised to become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, is considered one of the most prominent rising political figures in America. This comes as he approaches a historic milestone in the upcoming elections.
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