Tim Walz makes direct appeal to conflicted Muslim voters
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Harris, Trump Vying for Muslim, Arab American Votes
Above: Former Pres. Donald Trump stands with supporters at a campaign rally In Novi, Mich., on Oct. 26, 2024. Image copyright: Anna Moneymaker/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
It's understandable that Muslim and Arab American voters would be angry with the complex situation in the Middle East. But voting for Trump would be a misguided way to express this anger. Among numerous things, Trump has already criticized the Biden administration for holding Israel back, used "Palestinian" as a slur, and promised to expand his Muslim ban. He's no friend to Muslims and Arab Americans.
Republican narrative
Trump is the right candidate for Muslim and Arab American voters because he's going to bring peace globally while keeping the US safe. Trump is reaching out to Muslim leaders on the ground as Harris fails to offer a vision for peace in the Middle East and campaigns with military-industrial complex icon Liz Cheney, who's no friend to Muslim countries. The decision to back Trump is an easy one.