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Democrats Under Fire for Ties to Controversial Imam

3/21/2026

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Gary Peters face scrutiny over connections to Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi of the Islamic House of Wisdom, who has expressed anti-American sentiments.
Elahi eulogized Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei and has ties to Iranian propaganda.
Photos of Elahi with Democrats were deleted after media inquiries.
Critics say Democrats must clarify their stance on associations with figures linked to terrorism, noting Elahi's small donations to Democratic campaigns.

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Gary Peters face scrutiny over connections to Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi of the Islamic House of Wisdom, who has expressed anti-American sentiments.
Elahi eulogized Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei and has ties to Iranian propaganda.
Photos of Elahi with Democrats were deleted after media inquiries.
Critics say Democrats must clarify their stance on associations with figures linked to terrorism, noting Elahi's small donations to Democratic campaigns.