Muslim American voters are threatening to sit out the 2024 presidential election unless President Joe Biden pressures Israel to accept a ceasefire with Hamas, the terrorist group that governs the Gaza territory. Prominent Muslim political leaders in key 2024 swing states like Michigan and Pennsylvania have given Biden until 5pm ET today to demand that Israel pull back its forces from Gaza and enter into talks with Hamas.
In a letter, the National Muslim Democratic Council – an organization representing the interests of Muslim voters and political leaders in the Democrat Party – warned that they will “withhold endorsement, support, or votes for any candidate who endorses the Israeli offensive against the Palestinian people.” The letter directly addressed President Biden and his government’s support for Israel after the barbaric October 7th terror attack perpetrated by Hamas, stating:
Your administration’s unconditional support, encompassing funding and armaments, has played a significant role in perpetuating the violence that is causing civilian casualties and has eroded trust in voters who previously put their faith in you.
Over a million Muslim Americans voted in the 2020 presidential election, making up significant portions of the electorate in Michigan and Minnesota – 71 percent of registered Muslim voters cast a ballot in the presidential contest. In a state like Michigan, which was decided by a narrow 2.6 percent margin in 2020, a drop off in support among Muslim voters could be catastrophic for Biden’s re-election campaign. Current polls show the race in Michigan between Biden and former President Donald Trump to be a statistical dead-heat.
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