A Muslim-American Democratic congressman was removed from Vice President Kamala Harris' rally in Michigan without giving a reason, amid heightened tensions between the Democratic Party and Muslim-Americans.
Former House of Representatives candidate Ahmed Ghanim argued: video The X reported that he was “kicked out of Harris' rally in Royal Oak, Michigan on Monday,” and that Harris staffers “do not want to give any reason” as to why he was kicked out. said.
In the video, Ganim compared Muslims being “kicked out” of former President Donald Trump's rallies in 2016 to how they are now being kicked out of Harris' rallies. Ganim added that while Harris was kicked out of the rally, Trump was meeting with Islamic leaders.
“Hello, everyone,” Ganim began. “My name is Ahmed AG. Ganim, and I'm a former candidate for Congress from Royal Oak, Michigan, here in Oakland County. I live five minutes from here. I'm going to attend Vice President Harris' rally. I went through security, was given my name, was given a seat, and 10 minutes later, a Harris staff member came and kicked me out of the venue. I said, “Why are you kicking me out?'' I didn't do anything. 'They wouldn't reveal the reason. ”
Mr Ganim added that he was being “threatened” by members of Mr Harris' staff, who said they would arrest him and take him to the police “if he did not move”.
“I don’t have a logo, I don’t have a signature, I don’t have anything,” Ganim continued. “I was just wearing regular clothes and, you know, I was sitting there like all the other people sitting there. And of the people sitting there, there were probably about 200 people. I think I was there, but they picked me up and said, 'Come with me,' and kicked me out.”
Ganim went on to compare being kicked out of Harris' rally to a Muslim being “kicked out” of former President Trump's rally in 2016, calling it “racial profiling for being a Muslim.” ”
“In 2016, as Muslims, we were kicked out of Trump's rally, and now we're being kicked out of Harris' rally,” Ghanim added.
The Harris camp statement The Detroit Metro Times said it regretted “this action and its impact on Dr. Ganim and his community,” adding, “We will welcome him at future events.”
“The campaign was promptly contacted by Engage Action regarding yesterday's incident and investigated it,” the Harris campaign said in a statement. “Our campaign deplores this action and its impact on Dr. Ganim and the community, and we welcome him to future events. We value our relationship with the Muslim American community. We strive to ensure that all communities and political spaces are welcoming and respectful of all Americans.
As Arab Americans grow dissatisfied with the Biden administration's handling of the war between Israel and Hamas, President Trump has received increasing support from the Arab American community, including Hamtramck Mayor Amir Gharib. It has also received support from politicians.
According to the Arab News/YouGov poll, Mr. Trump enjoys 45% support among Arab Americans, with 43% expressing support for Ms. Harris.
of public opinion poll It also found that 39% feel the Trump administration is “most likely to be successful” in resolving the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and 33% feel the Harris administration will be most successful in resolving the conflict. .
On Friday, President Trump attended a press conference with Ghalib, who had previously said that Trump was the “right choice” at such a “critical time.”
