Jeffrey Soros, the nephew of billionaire Democratic mega-donor George Soros, described what he said were years-long ties between his family and Abdul El-Sayed.
Jeffrey Soros, the nephew of billionaire Democratic mega-donor George Soros, described what he said were years-long ties between his family and Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a fundraiser this week, according to footage obtained by Fox News Digital.
Soros referenced the 'Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans,' a program designed to help immigrants and their children and which pays out tens of thousands of dollars to winners. El-Sayed won the fellowship in 2012 and is highlighted on the fellowship’s website.
Eric Eggers, vice president of research at the Government Accountability Institute, told The National News Desk Wednesday that the relationship should raise concerns for voters.
I think when it comes to questioning somebody's character and their honesty, this should move to the front of the line of things Michiganders should consider,” Eggers said.
Eggers pointed to El-Sayed’s campaign messaging about the influence of wealthy donors, which he's been outspoken about. His campaign website includes a section titled “Money Out of Politics,” including a paragraph on banning corporate money.
Research shows the Soros family and aligned contributions in this election cycle total roughly $103 million. Democracy PAC, which is funded by the Soros family, made multiple disbursements, including $9 million to Senate Majority PAC, which has pledged $30 million to help elect El-Sayed.
I think the voters in Michigan deserve an explanation for what's a clear evidence of hypocrisy at the best and deceit at worst," Eggers said.
After the fundraiser video was released, El-Sayed’s opponent, Republican Mike Rogers, posted on social media that the Soros family is funding El-Sayed because he will carry out their agenda, including allowing illegals to vote in American elections.
But according to Fox News, El-Sayed’s campaign has defended itself, arguing that "corporate special interests are spending millions of dollars in dark money to try to buy Rogers a Senate seat because he’s spent his entire career making himself and his billionaire donors richer while Michiganders pay the price."
A flyer promoting the fundraiser stated that attendees could donate up to $57,800 to the Abdul for Michigan Victory Fund. The National News Desk made multiple attempts to contact El-Sayed’s campaign for comment.
