Mayor of Muslim-majority Michigan city endorses Trump: ‘Right choice for this critical time’
SUMMARY
Amer Ghalib, the mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan—a Muslim-majority city—has endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election. In a Facebook post, Ghalib referred to Trump as "the right choice for this critical time," noting that although they don't agree on everything, he believes Trump is a "man of principles." Ghalib, who governs the Detroit-area suburb, expressed confidence in his decision, regardless of the election's outcome. The endorsement followed a private 20-minute meeting between Ghalib and Trump in Flint, Michigan, where they discussed topics such as the polls, Arab American concerns, and the situation in Yemen. Hamtramck, unique for being the only U.S. city with an entirely Muslim government, has a population where over 40% of residents are foreign-born. Trump's campaign quickly embraced Ghalib’s endorsement, with Trump sharing the message on Truth Social.
