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Muslim Mayor of Hamtramck Endorses Trump Amid Gaza Conflict

Amer Ghalib's endorsement of Donald Trump highlights growing discontent with the Biden administration's stance on Israel among Michigan's Muslim voters.

  • Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib, the first Muslim mayor of the city, endorsed Donald Trump after a private meeting.
  • Ghalib's endorsement reflects anger among local Muslims over the Biden-Harris administration's support for Israel.
  • The endorsement may influence Michigan, a crucial swing state with significant Muslim and Arab-American populations.
  • Ghalib has previously supported pro-Palestinian measures, including renaming a street to Palestine Avenue and divesting from Israel.
  • The endorsement underscores shifting political dynamics, with some Muslim and Arab-American voters moving towards the GOP due to social conservatism and discontent with Democrats.
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