Published July 31, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET · Updated July 31, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Abdul El-Sayed quietly paid $75,000 for a Detroit pastor's endorsement, report says
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Abdul El-Sayed paid $75,000 to a Detroit pastor who later endorsed his candidacy, according to reports. The payment was characterized as compensation for consulting services.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 12 hr ago, when The Intercept reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Twitchy. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
