Published August 3, 2026 at 5:01 AM ET · Updated August 3, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
Report says El-Sayed paid a pastor $75,000 before his endorsement
2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Washington Free Beacon. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
A report alleges that Abdul El-Sayed paid a Detroit pastor $75,000 for consulting services shortly before receiving the pastor's endorsement. The arrangement has been compared to Kamala Harris's payments to Al Sharpton.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 16 hr ago, when Washington Free Beacon reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Daily Signal.
