Middle East Forum Launches Islamism in Politics Project

07/31/2019

"The time has come to stand up to the Islamist establishment, which for far too long has forced itself on American Muslims," said Mr. Baird. "Now it is working to impose its agenda on American politics. A new array of Islamist organizations, closely linked to the old ones, are fielding hundreds of candidates, organizing 'Muslim Day' lobbying events in state capitals, raising money through donor clubs and PACs, and drafting Islamist legislation designed to undermine democratic interests."