The Metro: An Arab American Trump voter’s perspective on his first months in office
Metro Producer Sam Corey spoke with Faye Nemer, CEO of the MENA American Chamber of Commerce, to get a sense of how she’s feeling about the Trump administration now.
Then former president Donald Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club ahead of the November 2024 election, Oct. 10, 2024.
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In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, many supporters of then candidate Donald Trump wanted a change to American foreign policy.
Since President Trump has been in power, there have been massive changes to America’s stance on the global stage.
In the Middle East, his election is at least partially credited with ushering in a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Since being in office, Trump has also suggested America take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians.
He’s also suggested that America take over Greenland, the Panama Canal and Canada. In that same vein, the administration has changed its orientation toward our historical allies.
Many Arab Americans in Michigan voted for Trump, or voted for a third-party candidate, to bring about changes to American foreign policy. Many of them wanted America to be tougher on Israel, and to get Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire.
Prior to voting for President Trump, CEO of the MENA American Chamber of Commerce Faye Nemer always voted for Democrats. She’s a Dearborn resident who supported Trump primarily because she thought he would create peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
One and a half months into Trump’s presidency, Metro Producer Sam Corey spoke with Nemer to get a sense of how she’s feeling about the Trump administration now.
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