Former President Donald J. Trump, known for his anti-Muslim rhetoric, is attempting to appeal to Arab and Muslim voters in the final stretch of the presidential race. Despite years of insulting and demonizing them, Trump is now trying to persuade this potentially decisive group to vote for him. He has even gone on the offensive, arguing that Muslims should avoid voting for Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump's U-turn is a clear political calculation as he could win or lose based on a handful of votes from Muslim Americans. He is exploiting Democrats' weakness among Arab and Muslim Americans due to the Biden administration's support for Israel's assault in Gaza.
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