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CNN: Republican candidate rails against Sharia law. Until it comes to his businesses

His restaurant brands are marketed as 100% halal while he warns voters that Sharia law is a growing threat.

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Republican Florida congressional candidate Casey Askar has made opposition to Sharia law a central part of his campaign while his pizza businesses pursue expansion in the Middle East through partnerships involving halal food. Askar has described Sharia as a threat and pledged to join the Sharia-Free America Caucus if elected, while saying his business activities and political views are separate.

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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