“Sports and politics don’t mix.” This oft-stated maxim is something Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander is now learning first hand after he shared social media posts in the wake of the U.S. midterm elections.
\n\nHe drew fire after Michigan Socialist Democrat Abdulrahman El-Sayed triumphed over Republican Mike Rogers in Tuesday’s U.S. Senate vote in a highly contested runoff, as Breitbart News reported.
\n\nAs he celebrated the win El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, said his campaign had turned “inshallah” — “God willing” — into “hamdulillah,” which means “thank God.”
\n\nOne Santander repost claimed “America voted for Sharia Last Night!” alongside an image of El-Sayed, who is the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. The other claimed “Islam is not peaceful.”
\n\nThe 32-year-old Venezuelan was quickly challenged by critics taking him to task for his efforts.
\n\nThe Blue Jays subsequently issued a statement, saying, “Baseball is for everyone, and the Blue Jays have created an inclusive experience where all fans feel welcome at our ballpark. Individual comments do not represent our organization’s values and beliefs.”
\n\nSantander, who signed a five-year, $92.5 million deal before the 2025 season, has spent much of his time in Toronto on the injured list…
Original source: https://www.breitbart.com/sports/
