“The idea that Muslims are coming to ‘take over’ America is more mainstream. It is a continuation of post-9/11 Islamophobia, but in many ways, it has become uglier and more blatant. We are now at a point where 65 members of Congress have formed a so-called ‘Sharia-Free America caucus.’”

Raqib Naik · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

Naik addressed the mainstreaming of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim rhetoric in US politics.