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Salam Al-Marayati Calls Out Trump’s Dallas Midterm Speech

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Abdul El Sayed
american muslims
Dallas Speech
Declaration of Independence
donald trump
foreign policy
he MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
Midterm Elections
mpac
muslim public affairs council
Pluralism
salam al-marayati
On September 10, 2026 By MPAC
In this reaction segment from The MPAC Podcast, host Salam Al-Marayati responds to Donald Trump's address at a midterm political event in Dallas. Salam calls out the political opportunism of smearing Muslim American candidates like Abdul El-Sayed to rile up crowds, contrasts that rhetoric with business deals made overseas in the Gulf, and condemns the president joking about space technology targeting foreign names. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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Salam Al-Marayati Calls Out Trump’s “Jihadist” Slur

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Abdul El Sayed
donald trump
Healthcare Reform
Midterm Elections
mpac
muslim public affairs council
Policy Debate
Political Accountability
Rule of Law
salam al-marayati
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
On August 16, 2026 By MPAC
In this clip from The MPAC Podcast, Salam Al-Marayati reacts to Donald Trump using the term "jihadist" to describe Democratic candidates like Abdul El-Sayed. Salam breaks down how political leaders use identity smears and attacks on immigrant communities to deflect from core issues like healthcare access, foreign policy, and government accountability. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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Salam Al-Marayati Rebuts Trump’s “Jihadist” Comments

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Abdul El Sayed
donald trump
Electoral Politics
mpac
muslim public affairs council
Pluralism
Rule of Law
salam al-marayati
Separation of Powers
The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati
US Constitution
On August 16, 2026 By MPAC
"The presidency has limited powers. The Constitution is about the separation of powers - we do not want an imperial presidency." When politicians cannot defend their record on the economy, healthcare, or foreign policy, they turn to ancient playbook tactics: racial scapegoating and religious slurs. On The MPAC Podcast, Salam Al-Marayati addresses Donald Trump's rhetoric labeling political opponents as "jihadists". Instead of engaging in policy debates with candidates like Abdul El-Sayed over universal healthcare or foreign military spending, politicians use manufactured culture wars to divide communities. American democracy depends on upholding the rule of law and enforcing constitutional checks on executive overreach. We must stay focused on the issues that actually impact everyday Americans: affordable healthcare, ending endless wars, and demanding representative governance. Why do you think voters continue to see identity-based attacks during election cycles instead of real debates on policy? Share your thoughts below.Instagram CTA:Tap the link in our bio to listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple #MPACPodcast #SalamAlMarayati #RuleOfLaw #ConstitutionalRights #ElectoralPolitics #FactCheck #CivilRights Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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The Cost of Embracing Genocide: Trump Wins, Democrats Lose—MPAC Will Continue To Fight for You

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2024 presidential election
donald trump
elections
On November 6, 2024 By MPAC
Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | November 6, 2024 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) congratulates President-elect Donald Trump on his successful campaign and return to the White House. His message of speaking on behalf of everyday Americans resonated with many in the working class who seek a renewed…
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Trump’s Travel Ban is a Muslim Ban

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donald j. trump
donald trump
immigrant ban
Immigration
muslim ban
muslims
refugee ban
refugees
travel ban
trump
trump muslim ban
On February 28, 2017 By MPAC
Since the presidential campaign, Donald Trump has repeatedly mentioned banning Muslims from the United States once he wins the election. Many who came out in defense of the ban claimed that this is not a ban that targets Muslims. However, Trump mentioned thirteen times that this ban is about Muslims.
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