Trump’s Religious Gamble Backfires? From Islamophobia Row To Bishops’ Rebuke | Midterms
Donald Trump faces criticism over anti-Muslim remarks targeting Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, while two Catholic bishops regret appearing in White House prayer photos they say were publicised without consent. The separate controversies have intensified debate over religion, political messaging and campaign tactics ahead of the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections.
