Muslim leaders in Michigan endorse Trump, citing peace promises
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets local leaders of the Muslim community who endorsedd him onstage during a campaign rally at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, October 26, 2024. (AFP Photo)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump received endorsements from several prominent Muslim leaders during a rally in Michigan on Saturday, as the group highlighted his commitment to global peace and ending wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Imam Alzuhairi, others express support
Imam Belal Alzuhairi, one of the endorsing leaders, addressed the crowd, stating, “We, as Muslims, stand with President Trump because he promises peace, not war.” Alzuhairi emphasized the need to stop global bloodshed and expressed belief in Trump’s ability to make that happen.
“We, as Muslims, stand with President Trump because he promises peace, promises peace, not war. We are supporting Donald Trump because he promised to end the war in the Middle East and Ukraine,” Imam Alzuhairi said.
Imam Alzuhairi also added, “The bloodshed has to stop all over the world, and I think this man can make that happen. I personally believe that God saved his life twice for a reason.”
Arab American mayors join in endorsement
Mayor Bill Bazzi of Dearborn Heights and Mayor Amer Ghalib of Hamtramck also publicly endorsed Trump. Bazzi, the first Muslim and Arab American mayor of Dearborn Heights, praised Trump’s vision for global safety and security.
Ghalib, who previously met with Trump in a private meeting, took to Facebook to announce his support, citing Trump as the “right choice for this critical time.”
