Former President Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday, marking the first visit by a major-party presidential candidate to the predominantly Arab and Muslim community this election season.

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His visit underscores Trump’s effort to win over a demographic historically viewed as unlikely Trump supporters, with promises of peace in the Middle East resonating strongly among attendees.

The former president’s arrival was met with a warm welcome at a local restaurant where supporters greeted him with chants of “The best president ever!”

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Trump’s message focused on Middle East peace and his commitment to end the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, reiterating a pledge he made earlier in the week. “You’re gonna have peace in the Middle East—not with the clowns that are running the U.S. right now,” Trump told the crowd, emphasizing a foreign policy platform that promises stability abroad.


Journalists trailing Trump pressed him with questions, including one referencing the former administration’s travel restrictions, often criticized as a “Muslim ban” despite targeting specific high-risk countries.

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Ignoring the question, Trump’s supporters swiftly responded, with one shouting, “There was never a Muslim ban.”

Trump’s visit and message come as the Biden-Harris administration faces criticism from Arab and Muslim voters frustrated over U.S. policies amid the Gaza conflict.

Some of these voters are now considering Trump as an alternative, viewing him as a potential peacemaker, despite his vocal support for Israel.

The possibility of Middle East peace under Trump’s leadership has drawn renewed attention, particularly from those who now see him as a pragmatic option to address escalating regional tensions.

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Dearborn’s mayor, who had previously engaged with Kamala Harris, opted not to endorse any candidate, despite Harris’s outreach efforts.

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This neutrality among local leadership, coupled with Trump’s promises, may influence some Arab and Muslim voters to reconsider their political alignment in the upcoming election.

Trump’s appeal to Arab and Muslim voters also aligns with shared views on social and economic policies, which have traditionally been more aligned with conservative values on topics like family and business.

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Michigan remains a critical swing state, and any shifts in voter support in communities like Dearborn could have significant implications on Election Day, November 5.

As the 2024 race tightens, Trump’s visit reflects his focus on key battleground states where every vote will count in a close election.

His outreach to communities once viewed as resistant to his message marks a strategic move, aiming to bridge divides and attract a broader base of support.

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