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Hezbollah-Supporting Imam Removed From Trump Inauguration Benediction Role

The Washington Times
Article Source: The Washington Times

Article Source: The Washington Times

Imam Husham Al-Husainy makes the peace sign with his fingers while standing in front of a "Vote for the Iraqi United Alliance" banner on December 12, 2005, in Dearborn, Mich. - Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images
  • Imam Husham Al-Husainy, who had previously praised Hezbollah, was excluded from delivering the benediction at Donald Trump’s inauguration.
  • Al-Husainy had refused to acknowledge Hezbollah as a terrorist organization in a 2007 interview, leading to his removal from the event’s program.
  • His removal was a last-minute decision, with no comment from the Trump administration on the reason for his exclusion.
  • His removal came in the wake of a viral Twitter thread, which detailed Al-Hasainy extensive ties to terrorist organizations. Read More

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