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Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition
Amer Ghalib's nomination to be ambassador to Kuwait stalled due to bipartisan Senate opposition over past antisemitic comments and controversial social media activity.
- After helping Trump's campaign in Michigan, Amer Ghalib, mayor of Hamtramck and nominee for U.S. ambassador to Kuwait, faced a cold reception on Capitol Hill and his nomination stalled.
- Facing bipartisan scrutiny, senators questioned Ghalib about past comments and social media activity, including Shaheen's inquiry about his remarks on the Oct. 7, 2023 attack.
- Senators pointed to social media activity, including liking a Facebook comment comparing Jewish people to monkeys and praising Saddam Hussein.
- Community leaders say the fallout has worsened tensions between Republicans and the Arab American community, with Bishara Bahbah warning it could weaken GOP midterm prospects amid rising grocery bills.
- Ghalib now says `I’m not interested in it anymore` and it is unclear whether the White House will resubmit his name, while Arab American leaders say immigration and ICE enforcement continue rattling the community.
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Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition
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