# From Trump to El-Sayed: Michigan Arab Americans put Palestine at the heart of politics

https://mins.news/en/item/12563

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-03 22:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/3/from-donald-trump-to-abdul-el-sayed-us-arabs-centre-palestine-in-politics?traffic_source=rss

> Arab Americans in Michigan are placing Palestine at the centre of their political choices. Some who withheld support from Kamala Harris in 2024 say they will not support candidates they view as pro-Israel. Their position shows that Palestine remains a decisive issue for Arab American voters in the state. The stance is shaping how they assess political candidates and campaigns.

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