Michigan Senator Abdul El-Sayed calls name Abdulrahman fully American

Argumentation regarding the national affiliation of names

Recently elected Michigan state Senator Abdul El-Sayed expressed the view that the name Abdulrahman has the same American identity as the names Mike or Donald. The politician emphasised that all these names are an integral part of American society, regardless of their etymological origin.

Explanation of the decision to introduce himself by his full name

In response to questions about why he decided to introduce himself by his full name during his victory speech, El-Sayed explained his position. According to him, all these names are part of American society, regardless of their origin.

«Знаєте, мене запитують: чому у своїй переможній промові ви вирішили представитися повним ім'ям? Тому що, чи звати вас Майк, Дональд, чи як там розшифровується Джей Ді, Абдул або Абдулрахман — усі ці імена американські» (You know, people ask me: why did you decide to introduce yourself by your full name in your victory speech? Because whether you are called Mike, Donald, or whatever JD stands for, Abdul or Abdulrahman — all these names are American), El-Sayed said.