Abdul El Sayed

Salam Al-Marayati Calls Out Trump’s Dallas Midterm Speech

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he MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

Midterm Elections

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On September 10, 2026 By MPAC

In this reaction segment from The MPAC Podcast, host Salam Al-Marayati responds to Donald Trump's address at a midterm political event in Dallas. Salam calls out the political opportunism of smearing Muslim American candidates like Abdul El-Sayed to rile up crowds, contrasts that rhetoric with business deals made overseas in the Gulf, and condemns the president joking about space technology targeting foreign names. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.

Abdul El-Sayed: Why Trillion-Dollar Wars Always Get Funded

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The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

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On September 7, 2026 By MPAC

In this clip from the 2020 MPAC webinar series, host Salam Al-Marayati and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed break down the vital shift from traditional military "national security" to authentic "human security". El-Sayed exposes why trillion-dollar military expenditures receive effortless political backing while funding basic human wellbeing remains an uphill fight: war generates massive corporate profit, while investing in human healthcare and community infrastructure does not. NOTE: MPAC Foundation, MAS PACE, & ICSC are nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organizations. This candidate forum is conducted solely for voter education and does not constitute an endorsement of, opposition to, or support for any candidate, political party, or campaign. The views expressed by participating candidates are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of MPAC Foundation, MAS PACE, or ICSC. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.

Salam Al-Marayati Calls Out Trump’s “Jihadist” Slur

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The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

On August 16, 2026 By MPAC

In this clip from The MPAC Podcast, Salam Al-Marayati reacts to Donald Trump using the term "jihadist" to describe Democratic candidates like Abdul El-Sayed. Salam breaks down how political leaders use identity smears and attacks on immigrant communities to deflect from core issues like healthcare access, foreign policy, and government accountability. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.

Salam Al-Marayati Rebuts Trump’s “Jihadist” Comments

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Separation of Powers

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

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On August 16, 2026 By MPAC

"The presidency has limited powers. The Constitution is about the separation of powers - we do not want an imperial presidency." When politicians cannot defend their record on the economy, healthcare, or foreign policy, they turn to ancient playbook tactics: racial scapegoating and religious slurs. On The MPAC Podcast, Salam Al-Marayati addresses Donald Trump's rhetoric labeling political opponents as "jihadists". Instead of engaging in policy debates with candidates like Abdul El-Sayed over universal healthcare or foreign military spending, politicians use manufactured culture wars to divide communities. American democracy depends on upholding the rule of law and enforcing constitutional checks on executive overreach. We must stay focused on the issues that actually impact everyday Americans: affordable healthcare, ending endless wars, and demanding representative governance. Why do you think voters continue to see identity-based attacks during election cycles instead of real debates on policy? Share your thoughts below.Instagram CTA:Tap the link in our bio to listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple #MPACPodcast #SalamAlMarayati #RuleOfLaw #ConstitutionalRights #ElectoralPolitics #FactCheck #CivilRights Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.

Connie Rice on Abdul El Sayed

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Political Coalition

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The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

On August 11, 2026 By MPAC

In this clip from The MPAC Podcast, host Salam Al-Marayati and civil rights attorney Connie Rice unpack the coalition dynamics between Arab American progressive candidates and Black voters. Reflecting on political campaigns like Abdul El-Sayed's, Connie Rice explains why highly educated progressive platforms often miss working-class Black constituencies. She outlines how political outsiders must approach trusted community leaders with humility, respect historical struggles, and present a clear, actionable agenda to bridge political divides. Watch full podcast episodes and policy breakdowns on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description! Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.