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‘They will vote against Harris’: Arab Americans in Michigan desert Democrats over Gaza

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About 40% of Hamtramck ’s residents are of Middle Eastern or north African descent.

About 60% are believed to be Muslim Americans , and the city has an all- Muslim city council.

In past elections, Arab Americans were a solidly Democratic voting bloc.

But with Kamala Harris reportedly “underwater” in Michigan now three points behind Trump among likely voters.

Trump 's visit to Detroit marks the 11th time the former president has come to the state.

Hamtramck is considered one of the most diverse cities in the country and is the first in the US to have an all- Muslim city council.

But residents and other local leaders say that doesn’t necessarily represent the whole community.