Donald Trump just pulled off a historic victory. Not only did he crush it in the Electoral College, but he also won the popular vote by millions. Yes, millions. The media, the pollsters, and the political class are in shock.
How did Trump manage to pull off such a landslide? Let’s just say he won over some key voting blocs in ways that have everyone talking.
A few years ago, nobody would’ve guessed Trump would have appeal with groups like Black men, Hispanic voters, and white women. Yet, here we are. In Pennsylvania, he won hundreds of thousands of Amish votes.
Hispanic voters? Well, they’ve been moving toward Trump for years, but this time he won over an even larger share. And white women? They flipped back to Trump in a big way, fed up with the economy and crime under Biden’s watch. But there’s one group that turned heads the most, helping Trump secure a major swing state. This group’s support came as a complete surprise—and it’s rewriting American politics.
President-elect Donald Trump won the state of Michigan thanks to his overwhelming popularity among Arab American and Muslim voters who came out for Trump in the cities of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights on Tuesday.
Dearborn, the nation’s largest Arab-majority city, went for Trump 42.5%-36% over Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, according to The Detroit News. Disappointed Harris supporters said Trump was victorious because of a “failure of Democratic leadership” that was not interested in listening to the people. Trump campaigned on a platform of peace and getting America out of foreign wars. [Source: The Post Millennial]
Let’s talk about the state of Michigan, a critical battleground that swung firmly for Trump, thanks in large part to a surprising wave of support from Arab-American and Muslim voters.
In Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, two Michigan cities with large Arab-American populations, Trump took a commanding lead. According to The Detroit News, Trump won 42.5% of the vote in Dearborn to Kamala Harris’s 36%. In nearby Dearborn Heights, Trump took 44% to Harris’s 38%.
So, what’s behind this shift? Many Arab-American voters felt abandoned by the Democrats, who they say failed to address issues like the ongoing war in Gaza. Meanwhile, Trump was out there talking about peace and promising to get America out of foreign wars.
Dearborn’s Mayor Bill Bazzi, who endorsed Trump, shared that this was a critical factor for local voters. People wanted a president who actually listened to them, not one who ignored their concerns.
Bazzi, a former Marine and a respected figure in the community, was a regular at Trump rallies in Michigan. He estimated he’d had conversations with around a thousand people about Trump, convincing many that Trump was the candidate who actually cared about their issues.
His efforts paid off. Trump made a last-minute trip to Dearborn on the final weekend of early voting, showing these communities he was paying attention. And they rewarded him with a historic level of support. It turns out that Trump’s message of peace and prosperity resonated deeply with voters in a way the Democrats didn’t anticipate.
Trump’s message wasn’t just about the economy or immigration; he tapped into something more profound—peace. During his presidency, there were no new wars, a point he hammered home on the campaign trail. Trump promised to bring that peace back, especially in volatile regions like the Middle East and Ukraine.
For many Arab-Americans, this was music to their ears. The ongoing conflict in Gaza had them searching for a leader who would prioritize diplomacy, and Trump filled that role for them.
For years, the Democratic Party has largely counted on the loyalty of minority groups, but this election has shown that loyalty has its limits. Arab-American voters in Michigan felt overlooked by Biden and Harris, especially in the face of escalating violence overseas.
To make matters worse, Democratic leaders like Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib refused to back Harris, deepening the divide. Trump’s promise to prioritize peace struck a chord. It became clear that Trump wasn’t just appealing to the usual conservative voters; he was reaching across divides to those who felt disillusioned.
Trump’s win among Arab-American voters in Michigan is a turning point. As Mayor Bazzi explained, “They don’t want to hear what we have to say. But President Trump wanted to know our thoughts.” That willingness to listen—and to act on his promises—earned Trump a place in the hearts of these voters.
His approach on the campaign trail was simple: he made it known he cared about their issues, from local concerns to international conflicts. By focusing on these, Trump carved out a niche among Arab-American voters that helped him secure Michigan.
During his visit to Dearborn, Trump spoke directly to voters about the absence of major wars during his first term. He also vowed to bring peace to both Ukraine and the Middle East if re-elected.
This message was compelling to Arab-Americans who had seen the devastating impacts of foreign conflicts. It resonated not only with them but with other groups across the country who wanted to avoid more international entanglements.
For Trump, this connection with voters has always been part of his appeal. But in Michigan, he showed he could break new ground by focusing on what voters truly cared about.
His promise to end endless wars and prioritize America’s interests over foreign conflicts was not just campaign rhetoric; it was a clear commitment to protect Americans and their loved ones abroad. This pledge, combined with his track record, cemented his victory among Arab-Americans and, ultimately, in Michigan.
Author: Kit Fargo
