University of Michigan Regent Hopeful ‘Disavows Antisemitism’ After Nomination Draws Pushback

University of Michigan regent hopeful ‘disavows antisemitism’ after nomination draws pushback

DEARBORN, MI - Wearing a gray University of Michigan–Dearborn sweater and a Michigan blue hat in his Dearborn law office, attorney Amir Makled leaned forward as he addressed the controversy surrounding his nomination for the University of Michigan Board of Regents.

Dem Nominee for UMich Board of Regents Defended Alleged Terrorist Charged With Plotting ISIS-Linked Halloween Attack

A Democratic nominee for the University of Michigan's Board of Regents defended an alleged ISIS terrorist who is on trial for plotting to shoot up gay nightclubs in a Detroit suburb over Halloween weekend, court records show.The post Dem Nominee for UMich Board of Regents Defended Alleged Terrorist Charged With Plotting ISIS-Linked Halloween Attack appeared first on .

Elissa Slotkin denounces Democratic UM regent nominee Amir Makled

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined other Michigan Democrats in condemning Amir Makled, a Democratic nominee for regent of the University of Michigan, over Makled’s past comments on social media expressing antisemitic sentiments and support for terrorism. “I’m going to have a problem with any candidate — Democrat, Republican or independent — who shares antisemitic and hateful posts on social media. Especially when they refuse to disavow those comm…