Published August 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET · Updated August 11, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
El-Sayed called football 'toxically masculine' in past remarks
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Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed previously described football as 'toxically masculine' and linked the sport to racism, misogyny, and homophobia. The remarks have resurfaced following his nomination.
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