Democratic U-M regents race ablaze with infighting between Jordan Acker, challenger Amir Makled

It was reported last week that Makled deleted a series of reposts on his X account that praised fallen leaders of the Iranian regime and a key leader in the Lebanese Hezbollah militia group, which has been labeled a terrorist organization in the United States.

That led to sniping at back Acker from unknown parties, who over the weekend sent an anonymous text message calling Acker “Israel’s choice for U of M Regent” and mischaracterizing a meeting Acker held with Israeli President Isaac Hertzog.

The text is written as if it is an appeal in support of Acker, but it appeared to be trying to generate backlash against Acker, who is Jewish, and has previously been targeted by vandals damaging his home, office and vehicle.

“We need a candidate who is going to put Israel first, and that’s the type of candidate Jordan Acker is,” the text said. “If protecting Israel is your number one priority, vote for Jordan Acker, he’s the shield we need.”



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