A leading figure in the Arab-American community who campaigned for Donald Trump scrambled to justify his continued support during an appearance on CNN after the president proposed relocating the population of the Gaza Strip earlier this week.

U.S. Arab American and Muslim leaders, including some who supported Donald Trump in the 2024 election, criticized the president's proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza and resettle Palestinians, but some of them said they still believed he was the best option for lasting peace in the region.

Arab American leaders in Michigan are slamming President Donald Trump's statements suggesting that Palestinians be moved to some Arab nations and for the U.S. to take control of Gaza. They're also criticizing Democratic politicians for not speaking up against Trump's remarks and supporting policies that they said have led to this.