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GOP Accuses Muslim Candidates of Terrorism, Sharia Links

9/9/2026

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Republicans Accuse Muslims

Republican officials accused Muslim candidates and projects of supporting terrorism or sharia law in the 2026 campaign.
Critics say the accusations inflame anti-Muslim sentiment and distract from diesel prices hurting working families.
President Donald Trump’s approval sits at 33 percent as diesel hits a $5.88-per-gallon record.
Mike Beltran and Ralph Alvarado removed or softened Trump references on their official campaign sites.

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Republicans Target Muslims

Republican officials publicly accused Muslim candidates and projects of supporting terrorism or sharia law during the 2026 campaign season.
They frame the accusations as a defense of national security and American values.
A Reuters/Ipsos survey in September 2026 shows President Donald Trump’s approval at an all-time low.
Republican leaders plan an unusual midterm convention week to energize base and highlight tax cuts.

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Republicans Attack Muslims

Republican officials accused Muslim candidates and projects of supporting terrorism or sharia law in the 2026 campaign.
Missouri Supreme Court blocked a GOP congressional map that would have removed Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, pending appeal.
Vice President JD Vance called Senate candidate Abdul El-Said “very, very evil,” accusing him of terrorism support.
Governor Greg Abbott urged a probe of a Texas Muslim-led development, alleging sharia courts, a claim disputed by developers.

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The Missouri Supreme Court blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map that would have eliminated Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s seat, pending a possible U.S. Supreme Court appeal.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning and Right-leaning coverage.

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Republicans Accuse Muslims

Republican officials accused Muslim candidates and projects of supporting terrorism or sharia law in the 2026 campaign.
Critics say the accusations inflame anti-Muslim sentiment and distract from diesel prices hurting working families.
President Donald Trump’s approval sits at 33 percent as diesel hits a $5.88-per-gallon record.
Mike Beltran and Ralph Alvarado removed or softened Trump references on their official campaign sites.

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