Alina Habba, a senior adviser to former President Donald Trump, has launched a campaign to rally Arab support in the key battleground state of Michigan.
Hubba, who is also a lawyer on Trump's legal team, is a first-generation American: Both of his parents are from Iraq.
Haba has been crisscrossing Michigan since Thursday, taking part in nearly a dozen events and speaking at gatherings in the Arab American community, including Indian American and Chaldean American communities.
“As someone who understands how close-knit and faith-based these communities are, I'm incredibly proud to be here with Michigan's Arab American community,” Haba told Fox News Digital. “Many of us have roots in countries where we fled persecution and gained freedom, and we now cherish that freedom.”
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Alina Habba speaks during the final night of the Republican National Convention, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
“It's vital that we speak out to protect freedoms in America,” Haba told Fox News Digital.
“We cannot allow our country to go down the same dangerous path,” Habba added. “Donald Trump is the only option that will ensure our values and way of life are preserved.”
The Detroit metropolitan area is home to the largest Iraqi population outside of Iraq, estimated at 187,000.
On Friday, Habba toured the area with the Chaldea Foundation. He also spoke to children at area schools and met with local leaders.
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“The Chaldean community is driven by strong ties of faith and family,” Haba told Fox News Digital, adding that Trump's policies are appealing to them and “resonate with independents, moderates and traditional Republicans, especially in battleground states like Michigan.”
Alina Haba visits Chaldean communities in Michigan.
Also on Friday, Haba will be in Farmington Hills for a “Trump 47 Agenda Policy Tour” event with Vivek Ramaswamy, Rep. Tim Walberg and Tudor Dixon.
Alina Haba visits Chaldean communities in Michigan. (Alina Habba)
“The Trump 47 policy tour is working and we are seeing results in key areas like Oakland County,” Hubba said. “The Chaldean community, with 10 Catholic churches in metro Detroit, is a powerful faith-based force and we are united behind President Trump.”
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According to the latest Fox News Power Rankings, key battleground states such as North Carolina, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Nevada are considered “close.”
However, Michigan is considered to be “Democratic leaning.”
