Abdul El-sayed Challenges JD Vance Over 'Fake' Beard Claims

WHO:

NY Post - Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, JD Vance, Vice President.

TMZ - Abdul El-Sayed, JD Vance.

WHAT:

NY Post - Abdul El-Sayed claimed JD Vance's beard is "fake" and taunted him about it during an interview.

TMZ - El-Sayed challenged Vance to a bench press competition and accused him of using testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

WHERE:

NY Post - The comments were made during an interview with TMZ.

WHY:

NY Post - El-Sayed's remarks were part of a broader critique of Vance's appearance and authenticity.

HOW:

NY Post - El-Sayed used social media and interviews to publicly challenge Vance and make his claims.

(UPDATED September 18, 2026 21:02 UTC)

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, has made headlines by claiming that JD Vance's beard is "fake" and challenging him to a bench press competition during an interview with TMZ. El-Sayed also accused Vance of using testosterone replacement therapy, framing his comments as part of a broader critique of Vance's appearance and authenticity. The exchange highlights the increasingly personal nature of the campaign as El-Sayed uses social media and interviews to publicly challenge his opponent.