Muslim Southerners Face a Fresh Wave of Hateful Political Rhetoric
Representative Chip Roy, running for Texas attorney general, recently posted 'No more Muslims' on social media.
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Representative Chip Roy, running for Texas attorney general, recently posted 'No more Muslims' on social media.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Muslim Southerners face a surge in hostile political rhetoric and restrictive legislation as GOP officials in Tennessee, Texas, and Alabama leverage anti-Islamic sentiment in their campaigns following regional geopolitical tensions.
favorably positioned for Alabama governorship
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subject of controversy for anti-Muslim statements
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South Carolina Gubernatorial candidate
Florida State Representative
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South Carolina Gubernatorial candidate
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