Published August 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM ET · Updated August 5, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
El-Sayed blames his Instagram algorithm for the OnlyFans models in his feed
7 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Power Line. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, said he keeps seeing OnlyFans models on his Instagram feed. He acknowledged that his own algorithm is responsible for the content that appears.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Power Line reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 4 hr ago from NBC News.
