Islam

Michigan November 7

'Abandon Harris' movement flipped Dearborn to Trump on Election Day

Dearborn, Michigan, a city with the country's largest per capita Muslim population, swung in the direction of President-elect Trump in the 2024 election.

Donald Trump October 29

Rep. Dingell tells Jake Tapper he might 'have to visit' her in an internment camp if Trump wins

Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell claimed former President Trump wanted to put Arab Americans and his political enemies into internment camps on CNN Monday.

Donald Trump October 26

Trump earns endorsement from 'highly respected' Muslim leaders in battleground state

In a show of support for former President Trump, a group of Muslim leaders in Michigan, a swing state, officially endorsed his candidacy.

Michigan October 22

'Kind of disgusting': Harris makes move that could backfire in critical swing state

Vice President Kamala Harris' decision to feature former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney during an event in Michigan was an unpopular move for a critical voting bloc.

Pennsylvania October 21

Fethullah Gülen, US-based Islamic cleric accused of Turkish coup plot, dies in Pennsylvania

Fethullah Gülen, a U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global movement but was accused of orchestrating a failed 2016 coup in Turkey, has died in his eighties.

Media October 19

MSNBC shows entire panel of Arab-American voters refusing to back Harris: ‘I don’t feel safe right now’

A panel of Arab-American voters spoke to NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian about their refusal to support Vice President Kamala Harris, with one declaring support for Trump.

Michigan September 23

Who is Amer Ghalib, the Trump-endorsing mayor of the US’ only Muslim-majority town?

Mayor Amer Ghalib endorsed former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, putting him and the U.S.' only Muslim-majority town of Hamtramck, Michigan, in the spotlight.

Kamala Harris September 1

Abandon Biden campaign relaunches, targets Harris in key swing states

The Abandon Biden campaign announced that it was relaunching its effort, this time under the banner of "Abandon Harris," and will target key swing states in November.

Minnesota August 13

Muslim cleric who praised Adolf Hitler, Hamas spoke at Harris running mate Tim Walz’s 2019 inauguration

A Muslim cleric who praised Adolf Hitler and Hamas after the militant group’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel spoke at the inauguration of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in 2019.

Media August 13

Video shows Walz praising controversial Muslim cleric Harris campaign said he had no 'relationship with'

Gov. Tim Walz is facing scrutiny for associating with a controversial Muslim cleric part of an organization designated as a terror group by the UAE in 2014.