Can MAGA Conservatives and Muslim Americans Unite?

Can MAGA Conservatives and Muslim Americans Unite?

As the Republican Party moves away from neoconservatism, new coalitions become possible.

One key takeaway from President Donald Trump's election victory was his increased support among minority demographics, including Hispanics and African-Americans.

Notably, Trump's share of the Muslim vote increased from 17% to 31% between the 2020 election and the next.

This increase was largely due to the Biden administration's support for Israel's war in Gaza, which alienated Muslims and Arabs in key battleground states like Michigan.

Trump courted the sizable Arab and Muslim population in Michigan on the campaign trail.

Author's summary: New coalitions emerge as Republicans shift away from neoconservatism.

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