I’ve Covered Islamophobia For Years. Trump’s GOP Has Taken It to a New Level.
What do Republican officials think of the nation’s roughly 4.5 million Muslims? No need to ask—they’ll just tell you. “Muslims don’t belong in American society,” says Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee. “No more Muslims immigrating to America,” says Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas. “We need more Islamophobia, not less,” says Rep. Randy Fine of Florida. […]
Republican officials have increasingly embraced open bigotry toward Muslims, with some even calling for denaturalization and deportation of Muslims. This trend has escalated under the Trump administration, with several GOP representatives openly expressing their disdain for Islam and advocating for its restriction in the United States. The targeting and vilification of Muslims is now seen as a key component of the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement, and a growing concern for the midterms.
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