Senator JD Vance posted a TikTok in which he jokingly pretends to arrest Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed over a "patchy beard," climbing into what appears to be a police vehicle and saying, "Get in, patriots." The clip uses KRS‑One's "Sound of da Police," and comes amid an escalating feud that has included comments about El‑Sayed's Muslim faith and personal barbs involving family members. El‑Sayed has publicly pushed back, accusing Vance and former President Trump of hypocrisy, while Vance has encouraged House Republicans to use El‑Sayed as campaign fodder.
JD Vance Posts TikTok Mocking Abdul El‑Sayed's 'Patchy Beard' as Feud Heats Up
Vice President JD Vance in a clip shared to his TikTok on Tuesday. TikTok
Senator JD Vance posted a jokey TikTok clip on Tuesday in which he pretends to arrest Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed over what he calls a "patchy beard." In the short video, Vance climbs into what appears to be a police vehicle and says,
"Get in, patriots. We're going to arrest Abdul El‑Sayed."
The montage that follows is set to KRS‑One's "Sound of da Police," a hip‑hop track known for its critique of policing and systemic racism. The choice of soundtrack added an ironic edge to the skit and drew attention on social platforms.
This clip is the latest episode in a public spat between Vance and El‑Sayed. Vance has previously made comments about El‑Sayed's Muslim background during a speech at an Ohio steel plant and has joked about feeling jealous of "good‑looking guys with beards."
El‑Sayed responded to Vance on X with a quip referencing a prominent political spouse, writing, "So do we think JD is taking Usha with him back in time to meet Papaw, or no…" Vance replied sharply, telling El‑Sayed to "keep my wife's name the hell out of your mouth."
On CNN, El‑Sayed pushed back more broadly, saying both former President Trump and Vance should confront their "own hypocrisy." According to NBC News, Vance also urged House Republicans in a private meeting to make El‑Sayed a campaign issue, saying the candidate "has enough material for the whole country."
Why it matters: The exchange blends personal taunts, questions about faith and family, and campaign strategy. It illustrates how social media stunts and provocative rhetoric are increasingly used to keep opponents in the spotlight and energize supporters ahead of key races.
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