The White House fails to rebuild bridges with Michigan Arabs. A meeting between Biden's aides and Michigan Muslims as part of the White House's efforts to mend relations with Arab Americans and Muslims.
The meeting sparked widespread anger among Michigan Jews and organizations supporting Israel. These voices also criticized the participation of figures who support and praise organizations that the U.S. classifies as terrorist. The White House has rejected a comprehensive ceasefire for months. But the Michigan meetings reflected the Biden administration's awareness that its position had cost it the loss of significant support among Arab and Muslim voters.