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Michigan Democrats Drop Activist After Hidden-Camera Hamas Donations Claim

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 10:39 AM UTC · How we work

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A hidden-camera video released shows Democratic activist Abdoul Beckwith alleging Abdul El-Sayed receives foreign donations and cannot denounce Hamas.
Michigan Democratic Party confirmed Abdoul Beckwith is no longer employed by its coordinated campaign.
Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign denied the allegations and affirmed compliance with Federal Election Commission regulations.
U.S. President Donald Trump mocked Abdul El-Sayed’s name at a rally, saying he could call him ‘Muhammad’ with 65% chance.

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A hidden-camera video released shows Democratic activist Abdoul Beckwith alleging Abdul El-Sayed receives foreign donations and cannot denounce Hamas.
Michigan Democratic Party confirmed Abdoul Beckwith is no longer employed by its coordinated campaign.
Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign denied the allegations and affirmed compliance with Federal Election Commission regulations.
U.S. President Donald Trump mocked Abdul El-Sayed’s name at a rally, saying he could call him ‘Muhammad’ with 65% chance.