Arab-American Leaders Reject Biden Campaign Team's Meeting in Michigan
TL;DR
Arab and Muslim American leaders in Dearborn canceled a meeting with President Joe Biden's campaign manager amid objections from the community over Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Some Arab American political leaders rejected overtures from the Biden campaign until the president advocates for a cease-fire in Gaza. The cancelation reflects the community's outrage and sentiment that they are not welcome until there is a cease-fire. The move highlights concerns about potential impact on Democratic support in Michigan, a battleground state with a significant Arab American population.
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- Biden reelection campaign team travels to Michigan but is shunned by some Arab American leaders The Associated Press
- Michigan Muslim, Arab leaders rebuff Biden campaign team over Israel-Gaza response ABC News
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