Unlike past eras, anti-Muslim GOP rhetoric draws little pushback from party leaders

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Unlike past eras, anti-Muslim GOP rhetoric draws little pushback from party leaders
March 13, 2026
5:47 PM ET
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Barbara Sprunt
Unlike past eras, anti-Muslim GOP rhetoric draws little pushback from party leaders
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A growing chorus of Republicans in Congress have embraced rhetoric against Muslims and sharia law. But unlike in past years, their remarks have faced little public pushback from leadership.
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Unlike past eras, anti-Muslim GOP rhetoric draws little pushback from party leaders
March 13, 2026
5:47 PM ET
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All Things Considered
By
Barbara Sprunt
Unlike past eras, anti-Muslim GOP rhetoric draws little pushback from party leaders
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A growing chorus of Republicans in Congress have embraced rhetoric against Muslims and sharia law. But unlike in past years, their remarks have faced little public pushback from leadership.
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This article covers unlike, past, rhetoric topics. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 92.