Trump mocks popularity of the name Mohammad, common among Muslims
By Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh DALTON, Georgia, Oct 16 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump made a joke about the popularity of the name Mohammad in the Muslim world as he mocked Iran's presidency during a campaign speech on Friday. "You know, if you're in doubt about somebody's name from the Middle East, just say 'Mohammad,'" Trump told a crowd in Dalton, Georgia. "You have about a 65%…
During a campaign speech in Dalton, Georgia, US President Donald Trump made a joke about the name Mohammad being a likely guess for someone of Middle Eastern origin. "If you're unsure of someone's name from the Middle East, just say 'Mohammad'," Trump quipped to the crowd. The name Mohammad is extremely common among Muslims, who often name their sons after the Prophet Mohammad.
Trump had previously mocked Iran's presidency during the same speech, joking that "nobody wants to be president" in Iran. This comment came as Trump campaigned for Republican political candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Muslim advocacy groups have criticized Trump's rhetoric for demonising and mocking Muslims, immigrants, and ethnic minorities.
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