Sayed, who was elected as the first Muslim senator of the USA: I will swear on the Quran
Quick Look
- Democratic Party member Sayed evaluated the agenda after the midterm elections.
- Stating that he would prefer Thomas Jefferson's copy of the Quran for his senatorial oath, Sayed challenged President Trump's veto threat regarding the health law.
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Why It Matters
Sayed made statements about the senatorial process and the political tension with the Trump administration after the midterm elections.
Democratic Party member Sayed, who was a guest in a program broadcast on National Public Radio (NPR), made evaluations about the agenda after the midterm elections.
Regarding his senatorial oath, Sayed said, "I will swear on the Quran. There was a copy of the Quran that belonged to Thomas Jefferson. Keith Ellison swore on this Quran while taking the oath in Congress. It is stated that the first copy of the Quran is found at the University of Michigan. It is very old and this may be the choice." he said.
"I won't pretend that Trump is smart"
Sayed reacted to President Donald Trump, who said before the midterm elections that he would "veto everything" if the Democrats won.
Sayed, who challenged Trump on the health law he promised during the election period, argued that if the Democrats pass the health law in Congress and Trump vetoes it, he will have shown that his party wants to work for the people.
Open Questions
- What are the details of Sayed's health law proposal?
