Amir Makled

University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker apologized after an investigation confirmed his 'lewd' and 'misogynistic' Slack messages about a student were authentic. The university announced it will close the matter without further action, and Acker stated he will remain on the board through his term's end in 2027.

Michigan Democrats nominated Amir Makled, a candidate who previously shared posts praising Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Abu Ali Khalil, after he defeated Jewish incumbent Regent Jordan Acker. The decision sparked criticism from former party leader Brandon Dillon, who called Makled's social media activity a pattern of 'extremism and bigotry.'

Michigan Democrats nominated Amir Makled, a candidate who shared posts praising Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Abu Ali Khalil, after ousting Jewish regent Jordan Acker. The decision sparked criticism, including from former state party leader Brandon Dillon, who called Makled's social media activity 'extremist and bigoted.' Makled, a lawyer who represented anti-Israel protest organizers at the University of Michigan, also shared a deleted post from Candace Owens labeling Israelis as 'demons.'

Amir Makled, a Michigan Democrat, has faced criticism for retweeting anti-Semitic and pro-terrorist content, including labeling Jews as 'demons' and mourning the death of a Hezbollah leader. His controversial statements include deleted tweets praising Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as anti-Israel rhetoric.