Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump hosted an iftar dinner at the White House on March 27, expressing gratitude to Muslim Americans, particularly in Michigan, for their record-breaking support in the 2024 presidential election. The event, held during the holy month of Ramadan, marked the first official iftar of Trump’s second term and featured prominent Muslim figures, elected officials, and members of his administration.
Trump used the occasion to thank the Muslim community for standing by him during the election. “The Muslim community was there for us in November, and while I’m president, I will be there for you,” he said. He praised Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib and Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi, both of whom endorsed Trump and were nominated to serve as ambassadors to Kuwait and Tunisia respectively. “Your timing was excellent,” Trump said, commending their support and calling them “two great gentlemen.”
The president reflected on his visits to Michigan during the campaign, describing them as “inspirational” and recounting conversations with imams and Muslim leaders. “They said, ‘Sir, all we want is peace,’” Trump shared. “It was a very inspirational period of time for me.”
Michigan, home to the highest percentage of Arab Americans in the country, played a crucial role in Trump’s re-election. He credited his success there to outreach efforts in Muslim-majority cities like Dearborn and Hamtramck, where he held rallies and met with faith leaders. Trump emphasized that the Muslim community’s support “went up like a rocket ship” by the end of the campaign.
During the dinner, Trump aligned his administration’s policies with the values of the Muslim community, particularly on social issues. “We’re stopping schools from indoctrinating children with transgender ideology,” he said. “I signed an order — and I think very importantly, also in particular for people in this room — we’re keeping men out of women’s sports.”
Trump also addressed the ongoing conflict in Gaza, acknowledging the mixed reactions to his administration’s actions. Although he was praised earlier for facilitating a temporary ceasefire, his administration has approved nearly $12 billion in arms sales to Israel since taking office. Recent Israeli strikes in Gaza have drawn criticism from some, while others, including Yemeni American Muslims in Michigan, have expressed support for actions against the Houthi rebels.
Despite the tensions, Trump reiterated his commitment to peace in the region and emphasized the continuation of the Abraham Accords — a series of normalization agreements between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries. “My administration is engaged in relentless diplomacy to forge lasting peace in the Middle East,” Trump said. “We’re going to start filling out the Abraham Accords.”
Trump concluded the evening by pledging ongoing support to Muslim Americans. “To our Muslim friends, I look forward to working with each of you to achieve a brighter and more hopeful future,” he said. “You have somebody in the White House that loves you.”
The dinner included a range of guests including evangelical leader and advisor Paula White, U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and several Muslim leaders. Trump described the iftar as a celebration of shared values across the Abrahamic faiths — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — and a symbol of unity in pursuit of global peace.
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