Walz Assures Muslims a ‘Side by Side’ Role in Harris AdministrationSimon Kent 4 Oct 2024
Muslim Americans are assured an open door “side by side” role in any Harris administration should Democrats win the 2024 election, Gov. Tim Walz (D), Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate, pledged Thursday night.
Harris and Walz are trying to woo Muslim voters still alienated by President Joe Biden’s administration’s support of Israel during its year-old war in Gaza against Hamas terrorists, Reuters reports.
Harris has pledged continued support for the Jewish state while emphasizing her push for a ceasefire, words Walz echoed on Thursday, while promising a role for Muslims.
The Minnesota governor made his promise during an online meeting organized by Emgage Action, a Muslim American activist group that recently endorsed Harris.
“As-Salaam-Alaikum,” Walz said on the group call, using the Arabic greeting, before he offered an open door to Muslim and Arab voters.
Reuters reports he said:
Vice President Harris and I are committed that this White House… will continue to condemn in all forms anti-Islam, anti-Arab sentiments being led by Donald Trump, but more importantly, a commitment that Muslims will be engaged in this administration and serve side by side.
No other religions were mentioned in the same segment with guarantees of similar access to a Harris administration.
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