AMP Condemns Trump and Biden’s Allegiance to Israel Amid Ongoing Genocide in Gaza American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) strongly condemns the rhetoric used by both major political candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, who are racing to pledge allegiance to Israel at the expense of the U.S. national interest and in support of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. During Thursday night’s debate, Trump’s use of the term “bad Palestinian” as a derogatory slur was not only offensive but dangerously dehumanizing, reflecting a blatant disregard for the dignity and humanity of the Palestinian people. Trump criticized Biden by saying, “He’s become like a Palestinian, but they don’t like him because he’s a very bad Palestinian. He’s a weak one.” This rhetoric is a reprehensible attempt to demean an entire people struggling to end a genocide committed by the very administration he is referencing.  Moreover, both Trump’s and Biden's positions amplify the urgency of our call for justice. Trump's hesitation to support an independent Palestinian state, coupled with his insistence that Biden should allow Israel to “finish the job” against Palestinians, underscores a dangerous alignment in U.S. political leadership that disregards the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, let alone the value of Palestinian life. Biden, on the other hand, attempted to gaslight the public about Israel’s ongoing genocide, even though Prime Minister Netanyahu and other members of the Israeli government have openly rejected ceasefire proposals several times and stated their intention to continue their war on Gaza at all costs. The use of “Palestinian” as an insult by Trump and the continued vocal, political, and financial support for Israel’s occupation of Palestine by both leaders are stark reminders of the dehumanization Palestinians face. We urge all Americans, especially our political leaders, to condemn such harmful rhetoric and to advocate for policies that respect the human rights and dignity of all people. AMP calls for an immediate end to the use of racist and dehumanizing language in political discourse and reiterates its commitment to supporting the Palestinian struggle for freedom, justice, and self-determination. We demand that U.S. foreign policy prioritize human rights and justice over their political allegiances that support ongoing atrocities in Gaza. Sincerely,
American Muslims for Palestine |
