Politics · November 6, 2026
Dearborn, Michigan, mayor on city's record turnout and the election of Abdul El-Sayed
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Following the election of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate from Michigan, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander faced criticism for sharing social media content targeting El-Sayed's Muslim faith. The posts, which were later deleted, included captions claiming "America voted for Sharia Last Night" and asserting that "Islam is not peaceful." The Blue Jays organization issued a statement distancing itself from the comments, emphasizing that they do not reflect the franchise's values of inclusion. El-Sayed's victory followed a contested race against Republican Mike Rogers, occurring alongside record voter turnout in cities like Dearborn.
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Blue Jays slugger Anthony Santander under fire for controversial Abdul El-Sayed posts after midterms
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Dearborn, Michigan, mayor on city's record turnout and the election of Abdul El-Sayed
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Reported across the spectrum
- Abdul El-Sayed won the U.S. Senate election in Michigan
- Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers
Reported by only some outlets
- Anthony Santander reposted videos to his Instagram story with captions including "America voted for Sharia Last Night" and "Islam is not peaceful"
- The Blue Jays organization stated that Santander's comments do not represent the franchise's values
- The posts were captured and shared on social media before being removed
- Dearborn, Michigan, saw record voter turnout
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
characterize the social media posts as "attacking" the senator-elect's faith and note that the outfielder is "under fire" from fans and his team
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