James Sparks Outcry Over Muslim Remarks | Lansing News

Gubernatorial candidate John James is under fire for inflammatory remarks about Muslims in Dearborn, where he labeled attendees of a religious gathering as extremists and shared footage with the caption “RADICAL ISLAMIC TAKEOVER OF AMERICA CONTINUES.” His comments have drawn sharp condemnation from local leaders, including Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and CAIR’s Dawud Walid, who called him ignorant and a bigot. James’ campaign defends his stance, claiming he’ll protect religious liberty for law-abiding citizens while targeting those who threaten American values — including those who don’t assimilate. They also vowed to designate CAIR as a terrorist organization if elected, a move legal experts say Michigan governors can’t legally make. Critics argue his actions contradict his support for religious freedom, raising questions about his true stance as the November primary approaches. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17628e5c956b3f38