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Claimant: Abdul El-Sayed (D)
Claim: “I’m the only candidate on the stage who has never taken a dime from a corporation to run a campaign.”
Rating: MOSTLY TRUE
Explanation: Corporations cannot directly contribute to federal candidates. However, El-Sayed was the only debate participant who had not accepted corporate PAC donations during his campaigns, making the claim substantially accurate with important context.
Date: 06/08/2026
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Last Updated on June 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check