- by foxnews
- 05 Apr 2026
The comments came at the end of her concession speech after losing the Illinois 9th Congressional District Democratic primary on Tuesday.
"I don't know if you heard, but we didn't win, and it really f------ sucks. We came really close," Abughazaleh told the crowd, adding that her campaign was "something that no one in power even expected would be possible at all."
Abughazaleh received about 26% of the vote, compared to Biss's nearly 30% support, according to a report from The Associated Press.
Abughazaleh, a Palestinian American, went on to claim the administration was "kidnap[ping] and kill[ing]" citizens, and "start[ing] illegal wars."
"When I said, when I said I would spend every single waking moment of the rest of my life to hold this administration accountable, win or lose, I f------ meant it," Abughazaleh said. "I'm sorry that this sucks. But, f--- Trump, f--- ICE, free Palestine, I love you all."
Federal prosecutors allege Abughazaleh and a group of others scratched the word "PIG" on an ICE agent's vehicle.
She pleaded not guilty and criticized the charges as an "attempt by the Trump administration to criminalize protest and punish those who dare to speak up."
The influencer also went viral after video showed an agent throwing her to the ground during the incident, footage she later used in her campaign ads for Congress.
Abughazaleh's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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