Trump's calls for U.S. to 'take over' Gaza spurs anger, frustration in Dearborn
Feb 06, 2025
President Trump's statement about taking over Gaza and moving Palestinians to other countries upset many people in Dearborn, Michigan. Dearborn has a large Arab American population, and Trump won their support in the 2024 election because of anger over how the Biden administration handled the Gaza conflict. The people in Dearborn protested against Biden, calling him "Genocide Joe" for supporting Israel during the war. Trump promised to bring peace during his campaign, but after his statement about Gaza, some voters felt deceived. Some voters did not support Biden or Trump because of their Gaza policies. One person said that those who voted for Trump must now face the consequences of their choice. Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud criticized Trump's plan to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Gaza, saying it was immoral. A Democratic strategist called Trump reckless, delusional, and disgusting for his remarks. A protest group condemned Trump's words but also criticized the Biden administration for its support of Israel. Overall, the people in Dearborn felt disappointed by Trump's proposal. They wanted peace, not more conflict.