READ: Muslim voters in US dread the choice between ‘bad and worse’

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For Pakistanis and other Muslim Americans, choosing between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris would mean voting for a candidate who supports immigrants’ rights. But with violence escalating in Gaza, many are reconsidering their long-standing political alignments.

This shift has led some traditional Democratic voters to weigh their concerns over Palestine alongside domestic issues, with a portion now considering backing Trump in the election.

Across the US, signs declaring “Full Ceasefire in Gaza Now” have appeared outside homes of Muslim residents, signalling this growing unease. Foreign journalists travelling from New York to Washington recently observed this sign prominently displayed in neighbourhoods with Muslim nameplates.

Many, however, are resolute in their support for Trump. On Wednesday night, PTI USA hosted Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee and former president Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, in Houston, Texas.

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