Arab Americans in Michigan are reacting more cautiously to President Donald Trump’s remarks on the Israel-Hamas war than they did to Democratic candidates during the 2024 presidential campaign.

Summary

The largest Arab American community in the U.S. had plenty to say during the 2024 presidential campaign about Middle East politics, but many are now reacting cautiously to Trump’s plan to relocate Palestinians and have the U.S. oversee Gaza’s redevelopment.

While leaders like Rep. Rashida Tlaib condemned the proposal, others are waiting to assess its impact.

Some Arab American supporters are distancing themselves, while others see it as a negotiating tactic.

Meanwhile, Trump’s administration has softened his remarks amid widespread criticism.

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      Something about ethnic cleansing.

      TBH I haven’t seen any leopards. Some kinda lib fever dream that makes them feel better about supporting genocide.