White House Announces National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia... Yes, Really

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It is hard to imagine a more tone-deaf move coming out of the White House. On Wednesday evening, an announcement was made that the White House will develop a National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia in the United States.

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The world is on fire with anti-Israel and anti-Semitic protests that often turn violent but this White House thinks it is the time to announce a desire to find a way to dole out extra protection for Muslims. After the initial shock of such cluelessness on display, allow yourself to step back and ponder what exactly is going on here. It’s all about Biden’s re-election, my friends, and especially Arab voters in Michigan. Starts to make sense, right?

Joe Biden’s polling is underwater in every category. His approval rating is historically low. No one, not Republicans, not Democrats, not independents, wants another Biden vs Trump match. Biden is obviously too old, too tired, and too feeble to do the job. He’s 80 now, and he’ll be 81 on election day 2024. Trump is no spring chicken, either, at 77 right now. Young Democrats are not excited about the upcoming election. The only ones who are singing the praises of Joe Biden are those being paid for posts on Instagram. The social media influencers will go with whoever will pay them. Team Biden is paying a lot of them.

Biden has a big problem right now with Arab Muslim voters. At least that is the word from Michigan’s sweetheart, Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Biden needs Michigan to win in 2024. Karine Jean-Pierre released a statement. Joe Biden was in Minnesota making some inane speech about AI and Kamala was in England doing the same. Neither one of them understands AI but Joe Biden saw a Tom Cruise movie (Mission: Impossible 7) and decided he has to do something. I wish I was kidding.

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President Biden ran for office to restore the soul of our nation. He is unequivocal: There is no place for hate in America against anyone. Period,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in statement.

“For too long, Muslims in America, and those perceived to be Muslim, such as Arabs and Sikhs, have endured a disproportionate number of hate-fueled attacks and other discriminatory incidents,” Jean-Pierre said. “Moving forward, the President, Vice President, and our entire Administration will continue working to ensure every American has the freedom to live their lives in safety and without fear for how they pray, what they believe, and who they are.”

A White House official blathered on about violence, hate, bigotry, and discrimination toward Muslims, not Jews. For KJP to say there is no place for hate in America against anyone, it’s ridiculous. Biden demonizes Republicans at every opportunity. Democrats demonize religious conservatives. Biden has not brought the country together but divided it as Barack Obama did.

The Biden administration is working on a national strategy to counter antisemitism, too, but for some reason thought Wednesday was the day to announce work on Islamophobia, the same day that a video of a Hamas spokesman declaring that they will do 10/7 over and over again until Israel is annihilated. Perfect timing. *chef’s kiss*

Biden in May announced the first-ever national strategy to counter antisemitism in the U.S., including more than 100 new actions from the administration to intended to reverse the normalization of antisemitism, protect Jewish communities, and build cross-community solidarity. The administration announced new actions earlier this week to address reports and rise of antisemitism on college campuses.

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Muslim groups have threatened Biden that they will withhold votes from him if he doesn’t call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Some Democrat activists are jumping on the bandwagon. They pledge to mobilize millions of Muslim voters to withhold donations and votes for Biden’s re-election unless there is an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Rah-roh. They even gave Biden a deadline to meet.

The National Muslim Democratic Council, which includes Democratic Party leaders from hotly contested states likely to decide the election, such as Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, called on Biden to use his influence with Israel to broker a ceasefire by 5 p.m. ET (2100 GMT) on Tuesday.

In an open letter entitled “2023 Ceasefire Ultimatum,” the Muslim leaders pledged to mobilize Muslim voters to “withhold endorsement, support, or votes for any candidate who endorses the Israeli offensive against the Palestinian people.”

“Your administration’s unconditional support, encompassing funding and armaments, has played a significant role in perpetuating the violence that is causing civilian casualties and has eroded trust in voters who previously put their faith in you,” the council wrote.

Former U.S. Representative Keith Ellison, Minnesota’s attorney general and the first Muslim elected to Congress, and Representative Andre Carson of Indiana are the organization’s founding co-chairs.

Biden bends over backwards to do the bidding of The Squad in order to keep the far left happy. Everything is about politics with Biden. Now he has to appease the Muslim voters, particularly in Michigan. Tlaib is on the record telling Biden that Muslim voters will remember his actions toward Gaza when the presidential election rolls around. The pro-Hamas caucus is alive and well in Congress.

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It is the tone-deafness that is so shocking coming out of this administration. Joe Biden has been in elected office for 50 years and he still can’t read a room. Currently, Real Clear Politics shows a Trump versus Biden match in Michigan with 43.4% for Trump and 43.0% for Biden. Trump is ahead +0.4. Not good news for old Joe. That is why he is doing what he is doing now. It’s all politics.

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