Biden's Struggle to Repair Ties with Arab and Muslim Americans

The Biden administration is facing strained relations with Arab and Muslim Americans in the aftermath of the Israel-Gaza conflict. President Biden's remarks questioning the accuracy of Palestinian casualty figures have been interpreted as calling Palestinians liars or equating Gaza's medical professionals with Hamas. Arab and Muslim advocacy groups have criticized Biden's comments, and some community members are considering sitting out the 2024 election. The White House has held meetings with Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian Americans to address concerns, but there are concerns that the administration's response does not reflect the gravity of the situation. Arab and Muslim Americans feel isolated and disillusioned, as they had viewed the Democratic Party as a haven from hostility expressed by Republicans.