El Paso Republican Party Chair Featured in Sacha Baron Cohen Satire, Claims Deception
El Paso Republican Party Chair Michael Aboud is featured in Sacha Baron Cohen's new satire, "Ali G: Who Is I?", where he is depicted participating in a scenario involving the kidnapping of a pregnant woman, abduction of her newborn, and…
El Paso, TX, October 29, 2026 — Michael Aboud, the Chair of the El Paso Republican Party, has appeared in Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest satirical film, “Ali G: Who Is I?”.
According to reports, Aboud is depicted in a segment of the film involved in a staged scenario. This scenario reportedly includes the kidnapping of a pregnant woman, the subsequent abduction of her newborn, and the controversial act of dropping the baby from a drone, which the film attributes to a racist motive.
In the wake of the film’s release and his alleged participation, Michael Aboud has issued a statement asserting that he was misled by the filmmakers. He claims that he was unaware that the events depicted were staged or part of a satirical production.
The specific details regarding how Aboud became involved with the production, the exact nature of his participation beyond what is described, and the timeline of these events were not provided in the summary. Further information regarding the film’s production company or the full context of the scene was also not detailed.
This appearance and the subsequent claims by Aboud highlight the often controversial methods employed in satirical filmmaking, particularly those involving public figures. Sacha Baron Cohen is known for his confrontational and often shocking documentary-style satire, frequently involving public figures in scenarios designed to provoke reactions and explore societal issues.
The content within “Ali G: Who Is I?” as described, particularly concerning the themes of abduction and the racist motive attributed to the drone incident, represents sensitive subject matter. Aboud’s position is that his involvement was based on a misunderstanding of the filmmakers’ intentions and the nature of the production.
Story summarized from the original created by Cindy Ramirez on elpasomatters.org, see more information here.
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