Muslim Michigan Mayor Faces GOP Grilling
Amer Ghalib, nominated as Trump's Ambassador, appeared before a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing.
Ghalib, the Mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan, was questioned about his background and nomination to be Ambassador to Kuwait.
Mr. Ghalib will have the opportunity to address members' questions about his background tomorrow
Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz cited Ghalib's refusal to condemn the Muslim Brotherhood as a reason for not supporting his nomination.
- Ghalib appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing on October 23, 2025.
- He was nominated as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the U.S. to Kuwait.
Author's summary: Amer Ghalib faces GOP opposition to his ambassador nomination.