President Donald Trump underlined the significance of the Abraham Accords at a White House Iftar event on Thursday evening by stressing the commitment of his government to Middle Eastern peace.
Saying, “Biden did nothing to fill them out,” he noted the lack of advancement accomplished under the previous government. Though the Abraham Accords are important, nothing transpired. Still, I have a hunch it will fill out fast; people are already mentioning it. Long ago, this ought to have been done.
Trump also promised to keep supporting the Muslim community throughout his term and thanked the Michigan Muslims for their support during the 2024 election.
“The Muslim community was there for us in November — and while I’s presidency, I’ll be there for you,” he said. With Trump professing love and respect for Muslims, his speech was a clear departure from past rhetoric, from his divisive remarks in 2016.
For their efforts to his victory in Michigan, Trump honored two Metro Detroit mayors: Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib and Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi. Pending Senate approval, both Trump-endorsing mayors were chosen as ambassadors to Kuwait and Tunisia.
“I want to extend a very special thanks to the hundreds of thousands of Muslim Americans who supported us in record numbers in the 2024 presidential election,” Trump said, adding that his campaign efforts in Michigan, especially among Muslim voters, were vital in clinching his triumph.
Trump also addressed challenges within the Muslim community about social issues and transgender philosophy throughout his statements. Trump remarked, referring continuing opposition in places like Dearborn and Hamtramck, “We’re stopping schools from indoctrinating children with transgender ideology, something which people of this room are not happy about.”
Trump thought back on his personal contacts with Muslims during his campaign in Michigan, remembering talks with imams and local officials about their yearning for peace. Trump said, stressing their shared ideals of peace and love for mankind, “all we want is peace.”
Celebrating the spirit of Ramadan, the dinner—which aired live on Facebook and X—emphasized solidarity among the Abrahamic faiths—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Echoing his continuous dedication to world peace projects, Trump said at closing, “We’re all looking for peace for the entire world.”
The president also acknowledged the attendance of Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, the ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the US, saying that “her leadership is instrumental in building a better future for the region”. Trump’s attempt to resurrect the Abrahamic accord and negotiate a fresh peace pact between Arabs and Israel is expected to rely much on Saudi Arabia.
Additionally mentioned during the meal was Pakistan, represented by Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh.
Many American Muslims, who had been living in dread of an expected travel restriction on numerous Muslim-majority nations and the recent arrest and planned deportation of students who had taken part in anti-Israeli demonstrations last year, were pleasantly surprised by the iftar supper.
