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Muslims in the Crosshairs of Politics | Yakima News
Politicians, especially on the Republican side, are weaponizing Islam in election rhetoric—targeting Muslim Americans like Abdul El-Sayed, the only Muslim running for statewide office, with attacks ranging from labeling him “very, very evil” to urging him to “go live in Egypt.” These inflammatory statements, amplified by figures like JD Vance and Greg Abbott, exploit fear to distract from real policy issues, even as Muslim Americans break political barriers. Experts warn this is a growing tactic to stoke division and rally base support, while backlash extends beyond campaigns into everyday…
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