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Archived story · published November 3, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · November 3, 2026

Bruce Springsteen sparks fan fury after backing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

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In the final stages of the Michigan Senate race, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has drawn both celebrity support and media scrutiny. Rock legend Bruce Springsteen endorsed El-Sayed, describing him as a defender of the Constitution and criticizing President Donald Trump’s leadership. Simultaneously, a public list of Jewish supporters for El-Sayed, originally reported on by the New York Times in September, became a subject of renewed attention after critics pointed out the inclusion of a joke name, 'Jack Mehoff.' A university mentioned in records associated with that name stated they have no record of such a person attending.

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  • Fox NewsAllSides: Right (Digital)MBFC: Right

    Bruce Springsteen sparks fan fury after backing Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

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  • New York PostAllSides: Right (News)MBFC: Right-Center

    NY Times mocked over story claiming Abdul El-Sayed’s Jewish supporters include man named ‘Jack Mehoff’

    Read at New York Post ↗

Reported across the spectrum

  • Abdul El-Sayed is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan

Reported by only some outlets

  • Bruce Springsteen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed via social media
  • Springsteen's endorsement characterized President Donald Trump's leadership as 'corrupt, lawless, and anti-American'
  • The New York Times reported on a letter signed by over 500 people identifying as Jewish leaders or voters supporting El-Sayed
  • A list of El-Sayed's Jewish supporters included the name 'Jack Mehoff'
  • Michigan State University stated they have no record of an individual named Jack Mehoff attending the university

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