Trump's Comments Spark Name Change for Arab American Group

A change has happened in a group trying to get Arab Americans in the political sphere. The group, which used to be called with the Trump endorsement, has decided to drop ""Trump"" from their name. This shift came after an important statement made by Trump about the Gaza Strip. Trump suggested that the U. S. should "take over" and redevelop the area, which is currently under Palestinian control. That does not sit well with thenewly renamed ""Arab Americans for Peace"". The group played a big role in Trump's political strategy to woo Arab American voters at the 2024 election. Members of the group frequently meet withinfluential political figures like Richard Grenell. This group was not officially connected to Trump's campaign. It has recently decided to distance itself from Trump's comments.Bishara Bahbah, the head of the newly renamed ""Arab Americans for Peace"", said that the name has been changed to better reflect the mission of the group. They want to push for peace and no longer feel they are on the same page with Trump. Bahbah made comments that highlighted the core concern of their change. Trump and his recent controversial statement about the Gaza Strip has raised eyebrows The change will also be better for reaching voters in important states like Michigan and Arizona. With the Trump name gone , the group can focus on their main work, promoting peace in the Middle East. The group knows it's a lot to tackle, especially without Trump's name backing. But for peace, you'll have to find alternatives. Years ago, the group did have Trump's name and fame helping them out. For the first time in 24 years, a Republican leader won in Dearborn, Michigan. This is a big deal because Dearborn is home to the largest concentration of Arab Americans in the U. S. Trump visited Dearborn in November of 2024.