In November's election, Trump picked up significant support among Arab and Muslim voters in the key swing state of Michigan.
Muslims in Michigan reacted to the early weeks of the Trump administration with mixed feelings. In Michigan, a key swing state, Trump gained significant support from Arab and Muslim voters during the 2016 election. NPR's Sarah McCammon reported from Dearborn, a heavily Muslim and Arab area, where reactions to Trump's policies, particularly regarding Gaza and Palestinian relocation, were varied. Some expressed disappointment and skepticism, while others, like Hadi, a recent college graduate who didn't vote, criticized both Trump and the Democrats. Trump supporters, including Nemer, who switched from Democrats, found Trump's Gaza plan unrealistic, noting opposition from Arab leaders like Jordan's king. The shift in voter support reflected frustration with the Biden administration's policies, especially regarding Israel, and hopes for change under Trump.
