Disappointment and anger among Arab-American community over Trump's Middle East policies – but no regrets about voting choices

In Dearborn, Michigan, many in the Arab-American community gave Donald Trump a chance in the presidential election because of his promises of peace in the Middle East. “Maybe good things are yet to come.”

As a result of the growing regional crises, US policy under the re-elected Trump administration is likely to precipitate Jordan into collapse—an outcome with considerable consequences for American regional security and strategic interests. It is not a matter of intent, but a lack of attention. The Middle East is undergoing profound upheavals, and Jordan—a long-standing bastion of moderation and stability—is now caught up in currents beyond its c…