ArabCon 2025: America’s Jihad Capital Embraces Hamas Supporters and Rising Democrats

In a shocking demonstration of how far the radical left and their allies within the Democratic Party are willing to go, this weekend’s ArabCon 2025 in Dearborn, Michigan—dubbed by insiders as “America’s Jihad Capital”—is playing host to an alliance that should alarm every patriotic American. If you want to see what Palestinians did, you can see it here, but I warn you, it's something that scarred me for life..
Under the banner of the bootleg ADL clone, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), this so-called conference is anything but about American values; it is a gathering ground for pro-Hamas sympathizers, anti-Israel extremists, and a growing faction within the Democratic Party that aligns itself with the enemies of the West. Stu Smith from the Manhattan Institute does an incredible job highlighting the magic moments of this TerrorCon.
🚨 Medea Benjamin at ArabCon: “Who Are These Devils in Congress?” Backs Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor
— Stu Smith (@thestustustudio) September 26, 2025
At ArabCon — a conference that bills itself as dialogue and civic engagement — Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin attacked sitting members of Congress:
“Who are these people?… pic.twitter.com/pd4RielJyb
Dearborn, a city that has earned notoriety for its brazen support of Hamas terrorist groups and radical Islamist causes, is once again the backdrop for this annual spectacle where “revolutionary voices” come together—not to promote peace or coexistence, but to amplify hatred, misinformation, and intolerance. The ADC cloaks itself in the language of minority civil rights, but behind those phrases lurks an agenda that seeks to normalize terrorism and demonize those who dare to defend the Jewish state.
This vile convergence is only made more insidious by the presence of three rising Democratic stars, who are not shy about showing up shoulder to shoulder with Hamas sympathizers and virulent anti-Israel advocates. Representative Ro Khanna of California, Michigan Senate hopeful Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, and Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist are trotting into Dearborn as if nothing is amiss.
These politicians are willing to gamble their futures and tarnish their reputations in exchange for the coveted votes of a radicalized demographic that prioritizes political power over national security.
ArabCon Speaker Ali Awad: “I donated all of the ticket sales to Gaza just to say a big f*ck you to all you Zionists.”
— Stu Smith (@thestustustudio) September 26, 2025
ArabCon frames itself as “a platform for community engagement, dialogue, and political debate to build solidarity and advance the interests of Arab – and all –… pic.twitter.com/H8UDD7oFdu
The Stage for Treachery: ArabCon's Radical Agenda
ArabCon’s official agenda, revealed just days before the event, reads less like a civic gathering and more like a manifesto of radical leftist ideology cloaked in Arab American identity politics. The program features panels dedicated to attacking Israel, erasing Jewish history, and spreading conspiracy theories that paint a skewed and misleading picture of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Talks celebrate “resistance” movements, conveniently turning terrorist organizations like Hamas into freedom fighters in the eyes of the attendees.
Participants will wade through sessions on academic censorship, which ironically seek to silence any voices that defend Israel or criticize Palestinian terrorism. There are talks titled to glorify “student-led divestment campaigns” against Israel, as well as events praising controversial activists who have openly called for the destruction of the Jewish state. Meanwhile, the celebration of “economic empowerment” for Arab Americans feels hollow when the political leadership behind it openly supports or excuses terrorist organizations.
Key figures such as activist Linda Sarsour, whose record of antisemitic rhetoric is well-documented, will headline alongside lesser-known but equally extremist speakers who cheer Hamas rockets raining on Israeli civilians. Meanwhile, the three Democratic politicians will carry the banner for the U.S. political left—offering the image of inclusivity while ignoring the dangerous associations they enable.
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— Washington Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) September 26, 2025
A who’s who of Hamas supporters will gather this weekend in Dearborn, Michigan—better known as “America’s Jihad Capital”—for ArabCon, an annual American-Arab Discrimination Committee conference that brings together “America’s most revolutionary voices.”
Three rising… pic.twitter.com/M1kJ7aMUZR
Democrats and Hamas: A Dangerous Dance
Representative Ro Khanna, who has presidential ambitions, tries to portray himself as a moderate by affirming support for Israel’s right to exist. Yet his choice to headline ArabCon sends a clear message: political expediency now trumps principle. Abstaining from full-throated condemnation of Hamas while siding with “Palestinian statehood” without acknowledging the regime’s terrorist activities equates to tacit support for terrorism—a position Khanna and his cohorts hide behind vague platitudes.
🚨 At ArabCon, Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawyer Calls for a "Liberatory Framework" in Law — a Radical Departure from Constitutional Principles
— Stu Smith (@thestustustudio) September 26, 2025
This is Amy Greer. People may remember her as one of Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers. Most of what she says here is standard lawyer-speak about showing… pic.twitter.com/f60OQi2Jkt
Similarly, Abdul El-Sayed and Garlin Gilchrist, both representing Michigan’s increasingly influential Arab American vote, have made political calculations to cozy up to radicals rather than challenge them. This is not leadership; it is political opportunism fueled by a dangerous ignorance of the threat Hamas poses to American security and global stability.
By attending ArabCon, these Democrats validate the presence of speakers who openly praise Hamas terrorists as “martyrs” and deny Israel’s legitimate claims to defending itself. This willingness to appear alongside individuals with anti-Semitic and pro-terrorist views diminishes the moral authority of the Democratic Party and endangers the fabric of American democracy itself.
The Real Capital of Jihad
Dearborn’s dark reputation as “America’s Jihad Capital” is not hyperbole; it is the unavoidable truth rooted in decades of radical Islamist influence. The city serves as a microcosm for how extremist ideologies have infiltrated pockets of the United States under the guise of cultural identity and political advocacy. ArabCon is the annual confirmation of this reality, serving as a hub where the lines between lawful activism and support for terrorism are blurring.
Local leaders have repeatedly turned a blind eye—or worse, openly supported—the spread of Hamas propaganda and the vilification of Jewish residents. This weekend, the national spotlight will shine on Dearborn’s role in fostering anti-American sentiments and nurturing alliances that endanger innocent lives. It is time for law enforcement, media, and patriots across this country to pay close attention.
BREAKING: Dearborn, MI, is hosting an event with called ArabCon with extremists like Mehdi Hasan as keynote speakers.
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) September 23, 2025
In a 2009 sermon, Hasan explicitly compared non-muslims to “animals.”
According to the quran, muslims should “k*ll the polytheists wherever you find them and… pic.twitter.com/MwLKXO2PY5
The Media’s Convenient Blind Spot
Despite the gravity of these developments, mainstream media outlets have largely ignored or downplayed the radical elements within ArabCon and the Democratic Party’s role in this troubling alliance. Too often, the narrative centers on “voting blocs” and "community engagement," sanitizing the true nature of this radical coalition.
This elision serves only to embolden extremists by providing them with cover and legitimacy. True journalism demands that these connections be exposed fully and without apology, cutting through the carefully crafted rhetoric of “diversity” and “inclusion” that masks an agenda hostile to American values and security.
🇶🇦 Doha Professor Lara Sheehi on Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: “What a f*cking… mousy-looking white supremacist”
— Stu Smith (@thestustustudio) September 26, 2025
Lara Sheehi, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Doha Institute, already a controversial figure, reacted to Charlie Kirk’s assassination by mocking his… pic.twitter.com/V8csLrl3aX
A Call to American Patriots
The rise of such dangerous alliances between Democrats and Hamas sympathizers is a wake-up call. The shameless embrace of those who support or excuse terrorism cannot be normalized in American politics. Citizens must demand better from their elected officials. Patriotism requires vigilance, courage, and a refusal to tolerate those who elevate enemies of the state under the guise of cultural or political advocacy.
ArabCon 2025 is more than a conference; it is a symbol of America’s left turning its back on security and morality for hollow political gains. The three Democratic figures lending their names and voices to this event have shown where their true loyalties lie.
It is long past time for Americans to stand up and say NO to Hamas supporters hiding in plain sight—and the politicians too cowardly to call them out.