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Arab Americans who backed Trump urge him to fulfil promises

11 November 2024 22:33 GMT

Representatives from the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) American Chamber of Commerce in Dearborn, Michigan, published a letter addressed to US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, urging him to fulfil his promises to end the Israeli wars on Gaza and Lebanon. 

“Dearborn, Michigan, among other pivotal areas, turned red in this election due to President-Elect Trump’s genuine outreach and promise to address our community’s concerns. We look forward to seeing that promise actualized through immediate peace measures in Lebanon and Palestine,” said Faye Nemer, the CEO and founder of the organisation. 

Dearborn, a suburb of Detroit, skews heavily Arab American. Trump won the city in last week's election despite not winning the county it's located in. Earlier this month he became the first major party presidential candidate to visit Dearborn, and pledged to bring "peace" to the Middle East. 

The MENA American Chamber of Commerce, based in Dearborn, Michigan, calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon in an open letter addressed to President-elect Donald Trump. 11 November, 2024. (supplied)
The MENA American Chamber of Commerce, based in Dearborn, Michigan, calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon in an open letter addressed to President-elect Donald Trump. 11 November, 2024.