Fact Check: Did Marco Rubio say he would investigate Abdul El-Sayed’s immigration status?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said authorities would “look into Abdul El-Sayed’s immigration status and see if he committed fraud,” despite El-Sayed being born in the United States.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The statement was incorrectly attributed to Rubio. Snopes found no evidence that he made the remark about investigating El-Sayed’s immigration status.

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Date: 11/09/2026

Last Updated on November 9, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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