Trump’s Diplomatic Nominee Rejection Reveals Deep Divisions Within GOP and Arab American Community

Donald Trump’s political resurgence was celebrated as a strategic victory that united diverse voter blocs, including Arab Americans in Michigan who turned away from President Biden’s faltering Middle East policies. Yet, the stalled nomination of Amer Ghalib as U.S. ambassador to Kuwait reveals an unsettling fracture within Trump’s coalition—and the Republican Party itself. How Did a Key Arab American Ally Lose Support from His Own Party? Amer Ghalib, a mayor credited by Trump for helping secure crucial votes in Michigan, was expected to secure a diplomatic post symbolizing new bridges with Arab Americans. Instead, bitter opposition from fellow Republicans, citing...