Dearborn Mayor: How Harris Can Address Frustrations Over Gaza
Ask students: Who is Abdullah Hammoud? Where did former President Donald Trump move the U.S. embassy in Israel to?
When President Joe Biden was the Democratic candidate, he faced intense scrutiny from many Muslim and Arab Americans over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. The city of Dearborn, Michigan, is home to one of the largest populations of Muslim Americans. Mayor Abdullah Hammoud joined Amna Nawaz and discussed if the new Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz can quell the concerns.
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Discussion Questions
- Who is Abdullah Hammoud?
- Where did former President Donald Trump move the U.S. embassy in Israel to?
- What did more than 100,000 voters mark on the ballot in Michigan's Democratic primary?
- When does the U.N. say that the debris and rubble from the destruction in Gaza could be cleared?
- Why does Hammoud say there is no opportunity to work with Trump/Vance?
Focus Questions
Mayor Hammoud previously said, "there seems to be no real difference between former President Trump and current President Biden" regarding the crisis in Gaza and refused to meet with the Biden campaign staff. Hammoud now believes that "the door is cracked open" and there's opportunity to have dialogue with Harris. How do you think the Harris/Walz campaign can differentiate itself from the Biden administration? Explain your response.
Media literacy: Has anyone from your local government spoken out about the Gaza crisis in the media?
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