United States – The Council on American-Islamic Relations called on US President-elect Donald Trump to prioritize fulfilling his campaign promise to seek peace abroad, including ending Israel’s war of annihilation in the Gaza Strip.
Council Director Nihad Awad, in a statement yesterday, Wednesday, asked Democratic Party officials to draw a lesson from Vice President nominee Kamala Harris’ loss of support among Muslims and other voters who oppose the genocide in Gaza.
“We expect all elected officials to honestly address the pressing concerns of Muslim voters, and this includes President-elect Donald Trump,” he said.
He pointed out that Trump promised to stop the bloodshed in Gaza, adding: “Trump must fulfill his promise that he made during his election campaign to seek to achieve peace abroad, including ending the war in Gaza, but this peace must be real, based on justice, freedom, and a state.” For the Palestinian people.”
Trump said in a speech in the state of Michigan, which is inhabited by a large Muslim and Arab community, that his Democratic rival Kamala Harris “led her campaign with the daughter of former US Vice President Dick Cheney (Liz Cheney), who almost destroyed the Middle East.”
He added: “If Kamala wins, it will only be death and destruction.” “I am the candidate for peace.”
It should be noted that Dick Cheney served as Vice President to George W. Bush during the invasion of Iraq.
With American support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023, leaving about 146,000 Palestinians dead and wounded, most of them children and women, and more than 10,000 missing, amid massive destruction and famine that killed dozens of children and the elderly, in one of the worst humanitarian disasters in the world.
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**Interview with Dr. Sarah El-Amin, Political Analyst and Community Advocate**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. El-Amin. Recent polling from the Council on American-Islamic Relations shows that Jill Stein and Kamala Harris are tied among Muslim voters, while Donald Trump is trailing significantly. What do you think explains this trend?
**Dr. El-Amin:** Thank you for having me. The results of the CAIR poll highlight the concerns within the Muslim community regarding Trump’s policies during his presidency as well as his rhetoric. Many Muslim voters are looking for candidates who prioritize civil rights, social justice, and foreign policy that promotes peace, which is why candidates like Stein and Harris, who have emphasized these issues, are resonating more with them.
**Interviewer:** CAIR has called on President-elect Trump to fulfill his campaign promises, particularly regarding peace abroad. How important do you think this is for Muslim voters?
**Dr. El-Amin:** It’s extremely important. The Muslim community is heavily affected by U.S. foreign policy decisions, and many voters are seeking reassurances that their values will be reflected in those decisions. Trust is key, and actions taken early in a presidency can signal to Muslim voters how committed the administration will be to diplomatic rather than militaristic approaches.
**Interviewer:** What specific issues do you think Muslim voters want to see prioritized in Trump’s administration?
**Dr. El-Amin:** Many Muslim voters would want to see an end to discriminatory policies, such as the travel bans, a reassessment of the military interventions in predominantly Muslim countries, and a focus on human rights. They expect leaders to advocate for diplomatic solutions and to work toward building bridges rather than walls.
**Interviewer:** Do you believe these polling results will influence the candidates’ campaign strategies leading into the elections?
**Dr. El-Amin:** Absolutely. Political candidates are always paying attention to polling data, especially from key demographics. With polling revealing significant discontent among Muslim voters towards Trump, it’s likely that Harris and Stein will continue to actively engage with the Muslim community and address their concerns, while Trump will likely need to change his approach if he hopes to improve his standing among these voters.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. El-Amin, for your insights on this important topic.
**Dr. El-Amin:** Thank you for having me.
