Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises among Republicans with little pushback from GOP leadership - AP News

Republican politicians have increasingly used anti-Muslim rhetoric in recent months with minimal criticism from GOP leadership, according to an Associated Press analysis. The rhetoric has appeared in campaign speeches, social media posts, and policy proposals targeting Muslim communities and Islamic institutions. Civil rights groups report a corresponding rise in hate incidents and discrimination complaints against Muslim Americans. The pattern represents a shift from previous GOP efforts to court Muslim voters, particularly in key swing states with significant Muslim populations. Party leaders have largely remained silent rather than condemning the inflammatory language from within their ranks.