Why has anti-Muslim rhetoric become such a prominent part of the political debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections? I joined Don Lemon to discuss Islamophobia, attacks on Muslim candidates, and the growing role of race and religion in American politics.
With Election Day approaching, Republican attacks on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed have brought renewed attention to anti-Muslim rhetoric in political campaigns. Senator Ted Cruz's description of El-Sayed as a “jihadist leprechaun” has sparked criticism and intensified debate over how Muslim Americans are being portrayed in the election.
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