Trump endorsement of Muslim candidate sparks racist backlash from MAGA supporters

Trump Endorsement Sparks Racist Backlash from MAGA Supporters

President Donald Trump faced a wave of racist criticism from his own supporters on Truth Social after endorsing a congressional candidate in Michigan.

"It is my Great Honor to endorse Amir Hassan, who is running to represent the fantastic people of Michigan's 8th Congressional District!" Trump wrote Tuesday night. "From bravely fighting for our incredible U.S. Navy, to protecting his Community as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, Amir has served our Nation with distinction, and will bring that same Fighting Spirit to the U.S. Congress."

However, Trump's MAGA base reacted negatively to the endorsement of a candidate with a seemingly Muslim name, despite Hassan's campaign website stating that he "recently reaffirmed his commitment to Christ, stating 'Jesus Christ is his Lord and Savior.'"

Supporter Reactions

• One Trump supporter wrote: "No way. What does it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul? No political gain is worth insulting our Christian faith. 🚫 No Muslims in America 🚫 No Muslims in office."
• Another asked: "What has happened to you?"
• User ConitaDrew posted: "Have you lost your mind, endorsing Muslim candidates? Don't we have enough of them in Government already? ... You are not the man that I voted for three times, you have no wisdom whatsoever where Islam is concerned, you are arming people or wanting to arm people 'Turkey' that hate us and Israel, that someday will come for us."
• Kimberlee2922, who describes herself as a "Proud Conservative," wrote: "Honestly??? Why???? Do you think there are already too many foreigners in congress??? Don't you think enough is enough at this point????"

Candidate Background

According to his campaign website, Hassan was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. He is a Muslim, a Navy veteran who served at Guantanamo Bay, and a former federal law enforcement officer. He identifies as an America First Republican, claims to have "zero tolerance for extremists who pervert Islam into something evil," and "believes Israel is our strongest ally in the Middle East."

Despite this, some supporters remained unconvinced.

User JoniMarieForLiberty wrote: "YOU ARE BEING MISLED, President Trump! This guy is a snake in the grass. Muslim and never voted for a republican in his whole life. Moved to Michigan last summer and immediately filed to run for office. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!"

DNC Scammed Out of Nearly $29,000 in Email Fraud

The Democratic National Committee was defrauded of nearly $29,000 through an email scam in which someone impersonated Chair Ken Martin last year, according to reporting from NOTUS.

The incident comes amid growing calls for Martin's resignation following The New York Times' report on the party's internal dysfunction and lack of funds.

Details of the Fraud

In a July 8, 2025, letter to treasurer Virginia McGregor, DNC senior campaign finance and reviewing analyst Jack Baisden wrote:

"Schedule B supporting Line 29 of the Detailed Summary Page discloses a disbursement for 'Misdisbursement—seeking return of funds' totaling $28,860.92. This transaction appears to be related to an apparent unauthorized disbursement of Committee funds. Although the Commission may take further legal action regarding this apparent improper use of Committee funds, any further clarifying information that you can provide will be taken into consideration."

The fraudulent request was made in February 2025 and was fulfilled by a staffer who no longer works for the DNC. Only $7,000 of the $28,860.92 has been recovered.

"The DNC takes seriously our duty to protect the funds provided to us by millions of patriotic Americans chipping in to fund our mission," the committee said.