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Mayor's Controversial Comments Spark Backlash in Dearborn

9/27/2025

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Mayor Abdullah Hammoud faced backlash in Dearborn after an exchange with Ted Barham over a street-sign naming; he called Barham "not welcome" there.
Barham urged the council promote Christian and Islamic calls to prayer, emphasizing love for adversaries.
Critics tied Hammoud to Hezbollah after an appearance with a pro-Hezbollah figure; Almudhegi condemned the remarks and defended Barham's right to speak.

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Mayor Abdullah Hammoud faced backlash in Dearborn after an exchange with Ted Barham over a street-sign naming; he called Barham "not welcome" there.
Barham urged the council promote Christian and Islamic calls to prayer, emphasizing love for adversaries.
Critics tied Hammoud to Hezbollah after an appearance with a pro-Hezbollah figure; Almudhegi condemned the remarks and defended Barham's right to speak.