Can MAGA Conservatives and Muslim Americans Unite?
As the Republican Party moves away from neoconservatism, new coalitions are becoming possible.
One notable aspect of President Donald Trump's election victory was his increased support among minority demographics, including Hispanics and African-Americans.
However, the increase in support for Trump among Muslim voters was arguably more significant, rising from 17% in 2020 to 31%.
This shift was largely due to the Biden administration's support for Israel's war in Gaza, which alienated Muslims and Arabs in key battleground states, such as Michigan, which has a sizable Arab and Muslim population that Trump courted during his campaign.
The increase in support for Trump among Muslim voters, though less decisive electorally, was arguably more dramatic.
Author's summary: New coalitions emerge as Republican Party shifts.