The anxiety over Muslim American candidate Abdulrahman el-Sayed’s Democratic primary victory and his potential to become the first Muslim in the Senate has fueled a broader U.S. political debate over the future of Muslim political power in America.

The 2025 elections in the U.S. mark a historic turning point for Muslim American political influence, representing not just an increase in seats but a qualitative leap toward executive power and strategic political impact.

Lawmakers, legal experts, and human rights organizations have voiced concern over the expanded role of the military in domestic affairs, warning that Trump could use the same approach to exert control over other states whose Democratic governors defy his orders.

With hours left until the U.S. presidential election, the Arab and Muslim communities in America face uncertainty and division over their votes, risking their impact as they make up about 1% of the electorate.

On the basis of the lesser of two evils, Islamic groups in the United States are fighting to prevent former President Donald Trump from returning to the White House.