If former President Donald Trump is known for anything, it's making power moves.
That was evidenced once again in the crucial, must-win swing state of Michigan, where the former president recently had an interesting meeting with Arab-American Democratic Mayor Amer Ghalib, who said his meeting with Trump was "very productive."
Ghalib happens to be one of the leaders of the "uncommitted" movement, which is comprised of Muslim and Arab-American voters who protested President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the Democratic primaries over their stance on backing Israel as they continue to counterattack Hamas in the Gaza region.
The movement has garnered great influence, with reports that the numbers are roughly 100,000 in strength, which is more than enough to sway a close election in the state one way or another.
Ghalib, during a recent interview with Breitbart, noted that his meeting with Trump was "very productive."
Breitbart noted:
Ghalib said his meeting with Trump materialized in part because many in Hamtramck and these neighboring communities are supportive of him and “the shifting dynamics” he is leading.
“That was the base for my communication with the Republican leadership, which resulted in a meeting with President Trump last week in Flint. It was a very productive meeting for about 20 minutes," the Michigan mayor said.
Lebanese businessman Massad Boulos, who happens to be Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, accompanied the former president at the meeting with Ghalib.
In a shocking, late-breaking weekend update, Ghalib announced in a statement that he has decided to endorse Trump in the 2024 election, sending shockwaves through the Democratic Party.
🚨BREAKING: The Democrat Mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan, Ameer Ghalib, just officially ENDORSED President Trump pic.twitter.com/jggPfPuq5k
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 22, 2024
The endorsement, which came as a total surprise to most, was described as a critical blow to the Harris campaign, particularly in the state of Michigan -- a state she desperately needs to win in November.
"Kamala is gonna have a hard time with the Muslim vote," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "Proof that there are common sense Democrats out there that do not want to see their country destroyed by their corrupt and inept party. Country over party! Thank you!"
If even a fraction of the uncommitted voters follow Ghalib's lead, Trump will undoubtedly secure the state of Michigan, and likely the election.
