a rift has emerged within his political base.

As President Joe Biden affirmed unwavering support for Israel in the aftermath of Hamas' recent attacks, a rift has emerged within his political base.

According to NBC News on Saturday, October 21, Michigan, a crucial swing state with one of the largest Muslim and Arab-American populations in the country, played a pivotal role in securing Biden's victory in 2020.

However, recent events have left members of these communities deeply disillusioned, with some vowing not to support the President again.

The once-strong support from Muslim Americans now hangs in the balance as they demand more comprehensive actions against Islamophobia and empathetic responses to the ongoing Gaza conflict.

In the weeks following President Biden's unequivocal backing of Israel, a series of over a dozen roundtable discussions have taken place between leaders of the Muslim community and prominent Democrats.

This includes Ahmad Ramadan, who has transitioned from a Biden advisor to lead coalition efforts for the Michigan Democratic Party. These discussions have spotlighted a widespread sense of disappointment among Muslim Americans in the state

Ahmad Ramadan emphasizes that their main takeaway from these discussions is a profound sense of disappointment. Many feel betrayed by President Biden's stance and his perceived failure to live up to his earlier promises.

"I have blood on my hands because I got people out to support him during that campaign," laments Ramadan. In 2020, President Biden secured a historic victory, largely thanks to the support of Muslim and Arab-American voters in Michigan.

While the Muslim Americans community constitutes a minority in the United States, its numbers are growing steadily. The support of this demographic played a decisive role in securing the Democratic win in the last election.

However, current disillusionment could threaten this support, especially if the Biden administration fails to address concerns regarding Islamophobia and its response to the Gaza conflict.

State Representative Alabas Farhat, a Democrat who represents Dearborn, home to one of the largest Muslim and Arab-American communities in the country, expressed his constituents' frustrations.

He revealed that some have family members trapped in Gaza, including American citizens, and they perceive a lack of support from the U.S. government. They call for action to secure the safe passage of their loved ones and to pressure Israel to cease its military operations

As discontent simmers within the Muslim community, an emergent plan is gaining traction among Muslim elected officials, activists, and community leaders in Michigan.

While mobilizing constituents to vote remains a priority, there is an increasing push to leave the top of the ballot blank in protest against the administration's perceived inaction regarding their concerns.

Alabas Farhat underscored the importance of consequences for political actions, citing the razor-thin margins by which these swing states were won. Some constituents, feeling deceived by Democrats, have indicated their intent to vote for Republicans.

These voters assert that the GOP's unambiguous support for Israel is more honest compared to the Democratic Party. The feeling of betrayal resonates across the political spectrum, particularly among younger voters.

President Biden and his team have not overlooked this growing dissatisfaction. They have taken steps to address the concerns.

Biden's Oval Office Address included calls for aid to Palestinian civilians and urging Israel to show restraint. He directly reached out to Muslim-Americans, assuring them that their voices are heard and valued.

The White House has also been actively involved in meetings with Arab and Muslim-American community leaders to discuss strategies for combatting Islamophobia.

The presence of Dilawar Syed, the highest-ranking Muslim American official in the Biden administration, at a memorial for a Palestinian-American child who lost his life in an anti-Muslim hate crime, garnered significant attention.

While these efforts are appreciated, some leaders believe they fall short of the necessary actions to alleviate the suffering in Gaza.

As Dr. Mahmoud Hadidi, Chairman of the Michigan Muslim Community Council, points out, President Biden could do more to express concern for civilians trapped in the ongoing conflict.

Muslims constitute 1.3% of the U.S. population, but their influence is significant in battleground states like Michigan.

Both Democrats and Republicans have recognized the importance of their votes in these swing states. However, without addressing the growing discontent within the Muslim community, Democrats risk losing a critical portion of their base.