Mohamed Hussein attended the Republican Party of Texas Convention to explore his place within the GOP amidst ongoing discussions about Sharia Law and Islam in Texas. Despite his hopes, he encountered hostility, including being told to leave the country. Hussein was one of four Muslims present at the convention, which focused on party unity and opposition to Sharia Law, a theme that some attendees expressed in ways that Hussein interpreted as Islamophobic. He voiced his concerns during a panel discussion, where speakers suggested that immigrants who do not adhere to Judeo-Christian values threaten American values. After confronting the panelists, Hussein was told by one speaker, Dr. Rick Scarborough, that he should leave the country, which left him in tears. Hussein, who immigrated from Egypt in 1992 and identifies as a conservative on various issues, attended the convention with his father, Tarek Hussein, who is involved with the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
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Muslim Delegate Experiences Hostility at Texas GOP Convention
Mohamed Hussein attended the Texas GOP Convention to seek acceptance within the party but faced significant hostility, including being told to leave the country. The convention featured discussions on Sharia Law, which some attendees expressed in ways that Hussein found offensive. He confronted panelists about their claims regarding Muslims, leading to a personal confrontation that left him distressed.
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A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears.
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Muslim Delegate Experiences Hostility at Texas GOP Convention