A mosque in Ohio was attacked for the third time. Members doubt Trump’s FBI will call it a hate crime
Summary
The Westwood Islamic Community Center in Ohio was broken into for the third time, with vandals causing damage and stealing items. Community leaders suspect the attack is a hate crime, but they doubt President Donald Trump’s FBI will treat it as such amid rising Islamophobic rhetoric from some Republican politicians.Key Facts
- The break-in occurred on August 3, with wire cutters used to enter the Westwood Islamic Community Center.
- Vandals smashed glass on Quran posters, stole surveillance equipment, and left hateful messages.
- This is the third break-in at the center in seven years; previous attacks featured racist graffiti.
- Local police filed a report but did not follow up with further action, according to community members.
- Hate and Islamophobic rhetoric from some Republican politicians, including President Trump, has increased recently.
- Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has been targeted with Islamophobic attacks after his primary win in Michigan.
- A 65-member "Sharia-Free America caucus" was formed in Congress, promoting anti-Muslim views.
- Somali Americans in Ohio have faced increased violence and immigration raids linked to false claims by President Trump.
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