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Trump fails to elevate Arab American ally due to GOP opposition

2026-02-02 By Main Street Independent

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2026-02-02
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Donald Trump, Amer Ghalib, Ted Cruz, Jeanne Shaheen, Bishara Bahbah, Bill Bazzi, Anna Kelly, Osama Siblani
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U.S. politics, Arab American voters and the Gaza war, Republican infighting over appointments, Immigration enforcement, Diplomatic nominations and Senate confirmation politics
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