‘It’s just straight bigotry’: Trump leads wave of Islamophobic rhetoric as midterms loom
Summary
A Muslim candidate, Abdul El-Sayed, won the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan. Following this, several Republican figures, including President Donald Trump, used strong language accusing him and other Muslim politicians of being threats. Experts say this is part of a rising wave of anti-Muslim messages in US politics, despite more Muslim candidates winning office than before.Key Facts
- Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan.
- Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville called El-Sayed a "terrorist" and "radical Islamist."
- Researchers say anti-Muslim rhetoric is the strongest since the 9/11 attacks.
- The Islamophobia Index rose from 25 in 2022 to 33 in 2025, showing more negative views about Muslims.
- Pew Research shows 51% of US adults now believe Islam encourages violence, up from 25% after 9/11.
- The number of Muslim candidates winning office is increasing; there are now four Muslim members of Congress, with a fifth expected.
- President Donald Trump called El-Sayed a “jihadist” and criticized Muslim politicians from the Oval Office.
- Anti-Muslim hate crimes and religious discrimination remain significant concerns for the Muslim community.
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