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Biden Faces Growing Discontent Among Arab and Muslim Americans Over Gaza Policy

Arab and Muslim leaders express frustration as President Biden skips community meetings in Michigan and Illinois, amid protests over U.S. stance on Israel-Hamas conflict.

Exterior view of the Northern side of the White House in Washington, DC.
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President Joe Biden is greeted by Hurley Coleman III, from left, and Hurley Coleman IV, from right, while arriving for a campaign event with supporters at Pleasant View Golf Course in Saginaw, Mich., on March 14, 2024.
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Overview

  • For the second time this year, President Joe Biden visited Michigan without meeting Arab American or Muslim community members, sparking protests and calls for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
  • In Illinois, nearly 50 Palestinian American, Arab American, and Muslim leaders refused a White House meeting, criticizing the administration's handling of the Gaza conflict.
  • Community leaders demand more direct engagement from Biden and concrete actions to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, rather than just dialogue.
  • The 'Abandon Biden' movement gains momentum, with activists across key battleground states aiming to make Biden a one-term president over his Gaza policy.
  • Despite previous White House efforts to engage, community responses highlight a significant gap between administration actions and community expectations on the Israel-Hamas conflict.