Arab American Voters Reassess GOP Loyalty in Michigan Senate Battle

Michigan’s Arab American community, which helped Donald Trump win the state in 2024, is increasingly souring on the GOP as concerns over Gaza, Iran, and perceived Islamophobic rhetoric grow. The shift threatens Mike Rogers’ Senate bid against Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim candidate with Egyptian heritage, as community leaders say trust in Republicans has eroded and outreach has waned, potentially affecting tight statewide and Senate races in a state with the nation’s largest Arab American population.