# Loomer and Trump allies spread false Muslim Brotherhood claim about El-Sayed

Laura Loomer and allies of Donald Trump amplified a false claim that Abdul El-Sayed, a Detroit mayoral candidate and former Michigan health official, is linked to the Muslim Brotherhood. The smear spread online during his campaign, showing how partisan influencers and misinformation can distort local elections. The false association risks inflaming anti-Muslim rhetoric and misleading voters.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/29/laura-loomer-trump-abdul-el-sayed-muslim-brotherhood) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:13:25 GMT