Summary
The “Iranians for Trump” movement has emerged as a political coalition aiming to mobilize Iranian-Americans in support of Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election. This initiative was launched in early September 2024, driven by a perception that the current administration’s policies towards Iran have been ineffective and that Trump’s approach better addresses the concerns of the Iranian diaspora.
The movement’s co-founders, Sarah Raviani and Nasim Behrouz, emphasize that many Iranian-Americans feel a disconnect with the Democratic Party, particularly regarding its approach to the Iranian regime. They argue that Trump’s policies, including stringent sanctions and military actions against Iranian officials, resonate more with their desire for accountability from Tehran. Supporters within the movement cite a belief that the Biden administration’s strategies have resulted in increased aggression from Iran, contrasting sharply with the perceived effectiveness of Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign. As the election nears, the group aims to consolidate support among Iranian-Americans, who historically have been politically diverse, to influence the outcome in favor of Trump.
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