Arab American leaders in Michigan are slamming President Donald Trump's statements suggesting that Palestinians be moved to some Arab nations and for the U.S. to take control of Gaza. They're also criticizing Democratic politicians for not speaking up against Trump's remarks and supporting policies that they said have led to this.

Residents of the largest Arab American community in the U.S. had plenty to say during the 2024 presidential campaign about the roiling politics in the Middle East. But after President Donald Trump’s stunning announcement on Tuesday that he wanted to remove Palestinians from Gaza and impose a U.