Pro-Trump Arab American group changes its name after the president's Gaza 'Riviera' comments

apnews.com Pro-Trump Arab American group changes its name after the president's Gaza 'Riviera' comments

The group Arab Americans for Trump is renaming itself Arab Americans for Peace after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would “take over” the Gaza Strip.

Summary

Arab Americans for Trump, a key voter outreach group, has rebranded as Arab Americans for Peace following Trump's comments about the U.S. "taking over" Gaza.

Chairman Bishara Bahbah stated the group opposes any forced relocation of Palestinians and wants to emphasize peace.

The group played a major role in Trump’s 2024 election outreach, particularly in swing states like Michigan and Arizona.

While they appreciate Trump’s commitment to rebuilding Gaza, they reject the idea of U.S. control over the territory and its inhabitants.

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Oh no, he did the tbing he said he was going to do
The only silver lining to this chaos is watching the leopards feed.
- The leopards aren't on them yet really. They still support Trump. The article says as much by omission.
  
  While they appreciate Trump’s commitment to rebuilding Gaza,
  Fucking lol
  They're just that stupid.
  
  I noticed that too. Do they think he’ll rebuild Gaza nicely and just hand it back with no strings attached…?
  
  Yeah, he'll rebuild over the bones of murdered women and children.
  
  *with the bones
  
  That's the equivalent of them being thankful for Israeli "investment" in building settlements after killing or displacing Palestinians and stealing their land. How anyone, let alone Arab Americans, could see it any other way, is far beyond me.