Posted on 11/14/2026 4:38:33 PM PST by xxqqzz
What to know Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander has apologized after sharing Islamophobic posts on his Instagram story following the Nov. 4 U.S. midterm elections. Santander says he recognizes that the content caused harm and that he should have been more thoughtful about what he shared. The player also reaffirmed his respect for the Muslim community, saying everyone deserves dignity and respect regardless of their religion or background. The Blue Jays previously condemned the posts and apologized to the Muslim community and fans, but have not publicly indicated whether Santander will face disciplinary consequences. Blue Jays’ right fielder Anthony Santander has issued an apology after facing backlash for sharing Islamophobic posts on his social media.
Through a short message shared on his Instagram story on Friday afternoon, the player apologized for the posts and said he should have been more careful and responsible for what he shared.
Santander said he realizes the posts “fell short of [his] own convictions” after hearing from critics and taking time to reflect.
“I realize that this content caused hurt and I sincerely apologize. I should have been more thoughtful about what I shared, recognizing the repo sensibility that comes with having a public voice,” he said.
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Islamophobia is a rational response to Islamofascism.

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He wants to keep his job.
O’Brien had a little chat with him in Room 101.
It’s easy to have principles when there’s no consequence to them.
Oh, he “heard feedback,” alright. Hint: if you’re a public figure, don’t speak out on any public issue if you’re a craven coward at heart
yep... ...just another poor sap giving into the Kumbaya crowd. Just remember all the SoBs when the fit hits the shan and we have to beat the muslims back in place.
he plays in Canada
It is a woke, globalist, London-Davos-WEF controlled colony
No doubt there was very severe pressure of all kinds to bend the knee and recant his thought crime
They’ll be unrolling their prayer rugs in the outfield during the 7th inning stretch, soon.
Quick! Say something Christophobic or Judaphobic.
Florida needs to just declare independence.
Tell them that when they come for your daughter.
Islam is the enemy, you idiot.
He should have posted something a lot more positive. Something like that he looked forward to the exciting spectacles of religious police throwing homosexuals off the roofs of tall buildings, in accordance with the new and improved shariah!
No need to get negative about a religion when you can say something positive!
Who knew muslims were huge baseball fans...SMFH
he has learned that he truly loves Big Brother!
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