El-Sayed, a physician and progressive Democrat, is reported to have defeated Republican candidate Mike Rogers in Tuesday’s election, making history as the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate.

During his victory speech, El-Sayed took aim at Vance, recalling the criticism he faced from the vice president during the election campaign.

Addressing Vance, he said: “JD, habibi, there is this delicious irony in the fact that you’re constitutionally obligated to swear me in in January. So you know what that means? Wolverine 1, Buckeye 0.”

His remark was a reference to the political rivalry between Michigan and Ohio, with Vance being associated with Ohio and El-Sayed celebrating his victory in Michigan.

The Democratic politician also had a message for Trump, who had reportedly struggled with the pronunciation of his name during the campaign.

“Donald, look, I know you struggled with my name, so after JD swears me in in January, you can just go on and call me senator,” El-Sayed said.

His comments have attracted attention on social media, particularly because of the exchanges between him and prominent Republican figures during the campaign.

Beyond the political exchanges, El-Sayed’s reported victory marks a significant moment in American political representation, with his election making history for Muslim Americans.