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Trump nominee for Kuwait ambassador, grilled at confirmation hearing, loses support over Israel views

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 23 Oct 2025

The confirmation of Amer Ghalib, nominated by Donald Trump to be the ambassador to Kuwait, faces significant opposition from Republicans in the Senate due to his controversial views on Israel and Jews.

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This mayor helped Trump win Arab American voters in Michigan. His reward: An ambassadorship.

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Mar 2025

Amer Ghalib, the mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan, has been nominated by President Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Kuwait after aiding Trump's electoral success among Arab American voters in the state.

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Trump names two of his in-laws, one Jewish and one Arab, to key diplomatic roles

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 1 Dec 2024

In an unconventional diplomatic move, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed two of his in-laws, Charles Kushner and Massad Boulos, to prominent roles.

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Trump is spending time with critics of Israel. His Jewish supporters aren’t concerned.

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 5 Nov 2024

In the wake of former President Donald Trump's engagement with notable critics of Israel, his Jewish supporters continue to back him due to his strong pro-Israel record during his presidency from 2017 to 2021.

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Trump, Republicans court Arab-American voters in the final stretch of the campaign

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 4 Nov 2024

In a strategic shift, Republicans, led by figures like Donald Trump and Mike Rogers, are aggressively courting Arab-American voters in Michigan, emphasizing issues such as opposition to Iranian influence in the Middle East and socially conservative values.

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct 2024

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.