Trump refused to use the terms "radical Islam" or "Islamic terrorism" in his speech to muslims yesterday, and instead praised Islam as "one of the worlds great faiths" and "the magnificent kingdom of Saudi Arabia"
Trumped attached President Obama for years for not using the terms "radical Islam" or "Islamic terrorism", and now Trump praises Islam and refuses to use the terms.
Trump failed to represent the alt-right yesterday. In his fear and cowardice Trump has turned his back on the voters who elected him to talk tough & fight hard.
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The Muslim world is not convinced by Trump?s change of tone | Vice News
While Trump has won some praise for his mollifying statements, this new persona has not convinced everyone in the Muslim world.
In a statement, the national executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Nihad Awad, said he welcomed Trump?s recognition of Islam as ?one of the world?s great faiths? but added ?that recognition does not wipe out years of well-documented anti-Islam animus. New policies and concrete actions ? not mere rhetoric ? are what is needed to reset relations with the Muslim world.?
Former Jordanian Justice Minister Ibrahim Aljazy said: ?I would not call it a constructive tone since people in the region, particularly Jordanians, are looking for a more clear approach to the Israeli policies and an end to settlements, which may pave the way for a true two-state solution [with Palestine] and end of occupation.?
?Referencing ?Islamic? terrorist organizations only will not be appreciated by the vast majority of people in the region when other forces are carrying out acts of aggression, especially as Arabs and Muslims are the prime victims of these organizations,? Aljazy told CNN.
During Sunday?s speech, when Trump said the U.S. was ?not here to tell other people how to live,?it was seen by some as a sign of weakness. ?I think it?s in our national security interest to advocate for democracy and freedom and human rights,? Sen. Marco Rubio told CNN?s State of the Union. ?The White House and I have a different approach on the issue of human rights. I?m much more forceful and open and vocal about criticizing, whether it?s Egypt or Saudi Arabia, for its human rights record.?
While Trump attempted to appeal to many in the Muslim world during his speech, there was one country he continued to attack. ?For decades, Iran has fueled the fires of sectarian conflict and terror,? Trump said, adding that it ?funds arms, trains militias that spread destruction and chaos? ? he also pointed to Iran?s support for Syria?s Bashar Assad as he committed ?unspeakable crimes.?