Trump’s election raised the harm risk for visibly Muslim Americans
Evidence
Being Muslim in America has always been wrought with scrutiny and suspicion. But the entrance of Trump spelled emboldened Islamophobia, and for conspicuous Muslims like Nora, a far higher likelihood of harm. — Khaled A. Beydoun, American Islamophobia_ Understanding…, 539
Categorization
- QUESTION: What empirical evidence supports the claimed step-change in likelihood of harm for visible Muslims after 2016?
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Khaled A. Beydoun, American Islamophobia_ Understanding…, 539
- XREF: connects to: Poverty makes Muslim Americans more vulnerable to state surveillance and backlash — Khaled A. Beydoun, American Islamophobia_ Understanding…, 389; Muslim American voters expected Clinton’s victory would end brazen Islamophobia. — Khaled A. Beydoun, American Islamophobia_ Understanding…, 537; Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric increased American hostility toward Muslims. — Arsalan Iftikhar, Fear of a Muslim Planet_ Global…, 261 (+8 more)
Broader Connections
- Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric increased American hostility toward Muslims.
#corroborates(0.85) — Arsalan Iftikhar, Fear of a Muslim Planet_ Global…, 261 - Trump’s agenda threatened Muslims through surveillance, registry, and civic repression
#expands(0.70) — Khaled A. Beydoun, American Islamophobia_ Understanding…, 56 - Trump’s election triggered a 300-percent spike in anti-Muslim hate group membership
#corroborates(0.60) — Arsalan Iftikhar, Fear of a Muslim Planet_ Global…, 778 - Trumpism outlives Trump and continues fueling Muslim disenfranchisement.
#expands(0.60) — Arsalan Iftikhar, Fear of a Muslim Planet_ Global…, 669 - Private citizens surveil Muslim religious practice as a threat to American values.
#expands(0.55)