Republican Representatives Keith Self and Chip Roy Organize 'Sharia Free America Caucus'
Republican Representatives Keith Self and Chip Roy, both from Texas, have established a 'Sharia Free America Caucus.' This initiative is part of a broader trend where Republicans are making Muslims and Sharia law a campaign issue in the lead-up to the November 3 midterm elections. Another Republican, Representative Randy Fine of Florida, has introduced legislation aimed at addressing the perceived rise of Sharia law in the United States. This rhetoric extends to various political figures, including Republican Vice President JD Vance, who recently criticized Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, accusing him of defending terrorism. Similarly, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has attacked a proposed Muslim-led development and called for an investigation into alleged efforts to create 'Sharia courts,' a claim disputed by developers and civil rights groups. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has also warned about 'radical Islam' as 'the enemy inside the gates.' Critics argu...