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‘I should have been more thoughtful’: Blue Jays’ Anthony Santander apologizes for Islamophobic posts
Now Toronto ^ | November 14, 2026 | Tony Paul

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.

(Excerpt) Read more at nowtoronto.com ...


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He posted that "America voted for sharia law" with the election of Senator Abdul
1 posted on 11/14/2026 4:38:33 PM PST by xxqqzz
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Islamophobia is a rational response to Islamofascism.


2 posted on 11/14/2026 4:40:46 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum ("The EU is the old Soviet Union dressed in Western clothes." --Mikhail Gorbachev)
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In related news, the Twin Towers set themselves on fire. Any other explanation would be Islamophobic.


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3 posted on 11/14/2026 4:44:37 PM PST by Leaning Right
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He wants to keep his job.


4 posted on 11/14/2026 4:44:39 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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5 posted on 11/14/2026 4:46:25 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: crusty old prospector

O’Brien had a little chat with him in Room 101.


6 posted on 11/14/2026 4:47:54 PM PST by Joe 6-pack
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It’s easy to have principles when there’s no consequence to them.


7 posted on 11/14/2026 4:47:56 PM PST by Paal Gulli
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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


8 posted on 11/14/2026 4:52:31 PM PST by j.havenfarm (25 years on Free Republic, 12/10/25! More than 12,750 replies and still not shutting up!)
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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.


9 posted on 11/14/2026 4:56:52 PM PST by sit-rep (I may be Dumb, but I'm not Stupid!)
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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


10 posted on 11/14/2026 4:58:14 PM PST by PGR88
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They’ll be unrolling their prayer rugs in the outfield during the 7th inning stretch, soon.


11 posted on 11/14/2026 5:01:21 PM PST by gundog (The ends justify the mean tweets.)
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Quick! Say something Christophobic or Judaphobic.


12 posted on 11/14/2026 5:06:10 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
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Florida needs to just declare independence.


13 posted on 11/14/2026 5:11:37 PM PST by Fla.Deporable
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everyone deserves dignity and respect regardless of their religion or background

Tell them that when they come for your daughter.

Islam is the enemy, you idiot.

14 posted on 11/14/2026 5:13:13 PM PST by grobdriver (November 3, 2026 - a date which will live in infamy)
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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!


15 posted on 11/14/2026 5:20:56 PM PST by 17th Miss Regt (Fascist, deplorable, and proud of it!)
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Who knew muslims were huge baseball fans...SMFH


16 posted on 11/14/2026 5:23:50 PM PST by shotgun
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I realize that this content caused hurt and I sincerely apologize.

The truth hurts.
"Never apologize. It's a sign of weakness."
-Captain Nathan Brittles (played by John Wayne.)
17 posted on 11/14/2026 5:26:07 PM PST by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it.")
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18 posted on 11/14/2026 5:33:14 PM PST by broken_clock (Go Trump! Prayers answered!)
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To: Joe 6-pack

he has learned that he truly loves Big Brother!


19 posted on 11/14/2026 5:33:51 PM PST by ohioman
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Never apologize, mister. It's a sign of weakness
20 posted on 11/14/2026 5:44:06 PM PST by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it.")
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