Blue Jays player deletes posts attacking Muslim senator-elect
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 04:55 · Archive
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander deleted Instagram posts criticising Michigan's newly elected Democratic senator Abdul El-Sayed.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander deleted Instagram posts made after Michigan's midterm elections on Tuesday, in which he questioned the election of Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat who will become the first Muslim U.S. Senator. El-Sayed defeated Republican opponent Mike Rogers in a closely contested race.
The posts, captured before deletion, included captions such as 'America voted for Sharia Last Night' and 'Islam is not peaceful', as well as videos questioning how El-Sayed's faith aligned with the U.S. Constitution. Social media users, including Toronto fans, criticised the posts as Islamophobic.
The Blue Jays released a statement addressing the controversy without apologising on Santander's behalf or announcing discipline. 'Baseball is for everyone and the Blue Jays have created an inclusive experience where all fans feel welcome at our ballpark,' the statement read. 'Individual comments do not represent our organization's values and beliefs.' Santander, 32, is midway through a five-year, $92.5 million contract with Toronto, with three years remaining.
How it is being reported
- Blue Jays slugger Anthony Santander under fire for controversial Abdul El-Sayed posts after midtermsHis comments come after El-Sayed defeated Republican opponent Mike Rogers in a highly-contested election on Tuesday.New York Post · 6 Nov, 04:30
- MLB outfielder Anthony Santander faces backlash over Abdul El-Sayed video, Blue Jays respondThe Toronto Blue Jays responded without apology or discipline after Anthony Santander deleted Instagram posts tied to the U.S. midterm elections.Fox News · 6 Nov, 00:58
In this story: Anthony Santander · Abdul El-Sayed · Toronto Blue Jays · Michigan
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