Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions - The Boston Globe

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : The Republican Jewish Coalition, which organized for Trump in Michigan, has been outspoken in its support for many of Trump's Cabinet picks.
56% : "Among the reasons some Arab American voters supported Trump was that they believed his prominent supporters would be key in the next administration.
55% : "I am disappointed but not surprised," said Hashmi, who urged Trump to "keep the promise you made to the people of Arab descent in Michigan.
49% : Amin Hashmi, a Pakistani American in Michigan who voted for Trump, urged him to stay true to his campaign commitments to bring peace.
48% : He added, "What did you expect from myself or many members of the community to do?"Beyond promising peace in the Middle East, Trump has offered few concrete details on how he plans to achieve it.
46% : The selections have prompted mixed reactions among Arab Americans and Muslims in Michigan, which went for Trump along with all six other battleground states.
45% : "Some people expected Trump to be different and thought Massad would play a significant role," said Osama Siblani, publisher of the Dearborn-based Arab American News, which declined to endorse a candidate in the presidential race.
43% : Now, Abbas says it's "too early" to judge Trump and that "we all need to take a deep breath, take a step back and let him do the work that he needs to do to to achieve this peace.""I just want you to think about what the alternative was," said Abbas, referring to the current administration's handling of Israel's war in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon.
42% : Siblani himself turned down a suggested meeting with Trump after the non-endorsement announcement.

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