As President of the United States, Donald Trump hosted the first Iftar party at the White House. However, this Iftar party has spiraled into controversy. It's causing a stir among American Muslims.
President Trump welcomed everyone to the Iftar dinner, expressing, 'This sacred month is an opportunity for Muslims worldwide to observe the fast, pray, and unite with family and friends in the evening, in gratitude and celebration of Iftar. We all wish for peace across the globe.'
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In his remarks, Trump extended his gratitude to the Muslim American community for support in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. The tradition of hosting Iftar parties at the White House spans two decades. Yet, this year, claims have surfaced that American Muslim legislators and community leaders were not invited. Instead, invitations were extended to foreign ambassadors from Muslim countries.
Outside the White House, various Muslim civil rights groups protested with a movement called
Not Trump's Iftar
. A protester commented, describing the event as hypocritical, stating, 'He bans Muslims from entering the country while hosting an Iftar party.'
Previously, in 2017, Trump canceled the White House Iftar during his first term as president. In 1996, President Bill Clinton initiated this tradition, followed by successive presidents George Bush and Barack Obama, who also hosted prominent Muslim community members, diplomats, and senators from Muslim countries.
