Previous US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support to the Muslim community, declaring that his government was delivering on its commitments. Hosting his traditional Iftar dinner at the White House, he reiterated continuing diplomatic efforts towards Middle East peace, mentioning the Abraham Accords.
At the event, Trump thanked the ‘hundreds of thousands of Muslim-Americans’ who voted for him in the 2024 presidential election. “The Muslim community was there for us in November and while I’m president, I’m going to be there for you,” he said.
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Emphasizing the diplomatic efforts of his administration, Trump said, “Each day, we’re making good on our promises to the Muslim community. My administration is working nonstop to establish a lasting peace in the Middle East, off the back of the historic Abraham Accords.” Trump condemned the previous administration for not increasing these agreements but had hopes of its future expansion. “All we want is peace,” he concluded.
The White House meeting featured Muslim community leaders, diplomats, and government officials. Trump’s address also recognized the importance of Ramadan, saying, “Each day throughout the holy month, the Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, intensifying their concentration on prayer and devotion to God. Then, Muslims around the globe reunite with family and friends every evening and thank the almighty, breaking their fast with Iftar dinner. We are all seeking peace for the whole world.”
This Iftar dinner was held while the Israeli-Hamas war raged on in Gaza, after a failed ceasefire facilitated by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt. Trump had hosted his first Iftar dinner in 2018 to celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
