President Donald Trump hosted the first Iftar party at the White House, but the Muslim community expressed displeasure at the invitation of foreign ambassadors while excluding Muslim members of Congress and leaders.
Trump-Iftar-Party: During the holy month of Ramadan, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted an Iftar party at the White House. However, this event has sparked controversy. American Muslim members of Congress and community leaders have expressed their dissatisfaction with Trump's Iftar party.
Muslim Members of Congress Not Invited
American Muslim members of Congress and prominent community leaders were not invited to the Iftar dinner, while foreign ambassadors from Muslim countries were invited. While the White House has held Iftar parties for two decades, this year's guest list has generated significant protest.
Trump's Statement – ‘We Honor Ramadan’
While hosting the Iftar dinner, President Donald Trump stated, "We are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan for Islam. It's a wonderful month. Ramadan Mubarak to Muslims around the world. We honor one of the world's great religions."
Protests by Muslim Organizations Outside the White House
The event met with significant discontent within the Muslim community. Muslim civil rights organizations and leaders protested outside the White House under the banner "Not Trump's Iftar." Protesters argued that Trump's actions were merely performative. One protester stated, "Trump, on the one hand, bans Muslims from entering the country and, on the other, hosts an Iftar party; this is hypocrisy."
Trump's Anti-Muslim Decisions Have Been Controversial in the Past
Donald Trump has made several controversial decisions against the Muslim community during his tenure. He imposed a ban on citizens from several Muslim countries entering the United States, which was termed the "Muslim Ban." Therefore, the Muslim community views the Iftar party as merely a superficial gesture.
