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El-Sayed registers Habibi PAC amid pro-Palestinian Arab America summit
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Abdul El-Sayed, America's first Muslim senator, made a high-profile appearance at the Arab America Foundation's "CONNECT Empowerment Summit" in Chantilly, Va., attended by a coalition of activists including socialists, communists, and pro-Palestinian advocates.
- The event showcased a "red-green" network linking left-wing socialist and communist groups with Muslim and Arab advocacy organizations united by opposition to Israel and U.S. foreign policy.
- El-Sayed's political support includes figures like CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin and prominent anti-Israel activists, with discussions at the summit emphasizing Palestinian self-determination and calls to cut U.S. military aid to Israel.
- El-Sayed registered a leadership PAC named Habibi PAC shortly after his election, fueling speculation about his future political ambitions, though he publicly stated his focus remains on serving as a U.S. senator.
- Despite the cultural celebration, the summit was marked by contentious political rhetoric, including calls for a "free Palestine from the river to the sea," a phrase interpreted by critics as a call to eliminate Israel, highlighting the complex and controversial nature of El-Sayed's political alliances.
