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University of Chicago Investigates Eman Abdelhadi’s Hamas-Praise Remarks

8/15/2026

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Eman Abdelhadi Scrutinized

Eman Abdelhadi, sister of Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, faces renewed scrutiny during the Michigan Senate race ahead of the November election.
The Anti-Defamation League cited her October-7 post in a report linking U.S. professors to praise for Hamas attacks.
The University of Chicago opened an investigation into her remarks.
An August Fox News poll showed Republican Mike Rogers leading Democrat Abdul El-Sayed 51% to 47%.

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Eman Abdelhadi Scrutinized

Eman Abdelhadi, sister of Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, drew renewed scrutiny in the Michigan Senate race.
Coverage highlighted her October 7 Instagram video praising “Allahu Akbar,” its tone, omission of Jewish victims, felony arrest, and critics urging voters to put country before party.
In the clip she wore a keffiyeh and called “Allahu Akbar” a justice reminder.
She was arrested in October 2025 for allegedly spitting on an Illinois trooper, facing multiple charges.

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Historical Context

The September 11, 2001 attacks sparked a near ten-fold rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes, prompting President Bush to visit a Washington Islamic center six days later and urging respect for American Muslims. That post-9/11 climate resurfaces as Eman Abdelhadi’s October 7 Instagram video praising “Allahu Akbar” fuels scrutiny of Abdul El-Sayed and mirrors Rep. Mike Rogers’ 2024 Michigan poll linking voter security concerns to a possible congressional flip.

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Eman Abdelhadi Scrutinized

Eman Abdelhadi, sister of Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, faces renewed scrutiny during the Michigan Senate race ahead of the November election.
The Anti-Defamation League cited her October-7 post in a report linking U.S. professors to praise for Hamas attacks.
The University of Chicago opened an investigation into her remarks.
An August Fox News poll showed Republican Mike Rogers leading Democrat Abdul El-Sayed 51% to 47%.

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