Nagi Almudhegi, a 51-year-old Trump supporter running for mayor of Dearborn, has been struggling to pay his own bills despite pouring millions into his campaign. A civil judgment of $26,811 was issued against him in April for unpaid credit card debt, with another lawsuit pending by Portfolio Recovery Associates.
The candidate faces multiple lawsuits over unpaid debts, including a recent foreclosure scare on his home, which is now current on taxes according to county records. In 2009, the City of Wooster, Ohio sued Almudhegi for unpaid taxes, resulting in over $3,400 in penalties for late property-tax payments.
Almudhegi's financial troubles have sparked questions about how he can afford to self-fund his campaign while defaulting on past bills. His campaign contributions total more than $50,000, which contrasts with his own struggles to pay debts.
As a candidate who has made "faith, family, and freedom" the centerpiece of his campaign, Almudhegi's record paints a different picture. He has expressed intolerant views, including supporting the removal of LGBTQ-themed books from public school libraries and joining protesters demanding their removal in 2022.
Almudhegi launched his campaign with support from Republican figures, walking onstage to Trump-rally anthem "God Bless the USA." His platform focuses on restoring "common sense" leadership and criticizing incumbent Mayor Abdullah Hammoud for being "divisive" and "out of touch."
Progressive groups have seized on Almudhegi's record of intolerance, calling him unfit to lead one of Michigan's most diverse cities. The Progressive Michigan Political Action Fund urged voters to back Hammoud, labeling him the "most progressive choice in this race."
The candidate faces multiple lawsuits over unpaid debts, including a recent foreclosure scare on his home, which is now current on taxes according to county records. In 2009, the City of Wooster, Ohio sued Almudhegi for unpaid taxes, resulting in over $3,400 in penalties for late property-tax payments.
Almudhegi's financial troubles have sparked questions about how he can afford to self-fund his campaign while defaulting on past bills. His campaign contributions total more than $50,000, which contrasts with his own struggles to pay debts.
As a candidate who has made "faith, family, and freedom" the centerpiece of his campaign, Almudhegi's record paints a different picture. He has expressed intolerant views, including supporting the removal of LGBTQ-themed books from public school libraries and joining protesters demanding their removal in 2022.
Almudhegi launched his campaign with support from Republican figures, walking onstage to Trump-rally anthem "God Bless the USA." His platform focuses on restoring "common sense" leadership and criticizing incumbent Mayor Abdullah Hammoud for being "divisive" and "out of touch."
Progressive groups have seized on Almudhegi's record of intolerance, calling him unfit to lead one of Michigan's most diverse cities. The Progressive Michigan Political Action Fund urged voters to back Hammoud, labeling him the "most progressive choice in this race."
. I mean, millions into his campaign, but he can't even pay his bills on time? It's just weird. And the worst part is, he's been in debt for years, including that $3,400 fine from Ohio back in 2009 
. You'd think someone who cares so much about leadership would get their own house in order first 
. The fact that he's being sued by multiple companies and still manages to self-fund his campaign is just shady 
. Maybe voters should take a closer look at his financials before voting for him?
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Nagi Almudhegi is literally begging for a handout from his campaign and he's all about "faith, family, and freedom"... yet he defaults on his own bills 
like who does that? I mean I get it he's desperate but come on dude, take responsibility for your own financial struggles instead of making it some kinda voting issue 
. And poor guy's home was even on foreclosure 
. How can he seriously expect to lead Dearborn when he can't even manage his own finances?
Shouldn't his campaign be covering that stuff? Anyway, it makes you wonder if all those "faith, family, and freedom" speeches are just a cover for his financial struggles 
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. Let's hope Nagi Almudhegi takes some time to sort out his financial issues and focus on building a better future for Dearborn 
. He's got some pretty extreme views and now we're finding out he can't even take care of himself. It just shows you how fake politicians can be 
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