Jewish groups oppose Trump’s pick of Kuwait envoy over antisemitism concerns

Jewish groups have cited Ghalib's remarks in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack and his past reference to the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, who invaded Kuwait, as a "martyr," among other things.

Amer Ghalib, the mayor of Hamtramck, speaks at the rally where Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to hold a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S., November 4, 2024.

(photo credit: CARLOS OSORIO/REUTERS)

ByMELISSA NANN BURKE/THE DETROIT NEWS/TNS

OCTOBER 7, 2025 22:22

Updated: OCTOBER 8, 2025 00:16

Jewish groups oppose Trump’s pick of Kuwait envoy over antisemitism concerns

Jewish groups have cited Ghalib's remarks in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack and his past reference to the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, who invaded Kuwait, as a "martyr," among other things.

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Jewish groups oppose Trump’s pick of Kuwait envoy over antisemitism concerns

Jewish groups have cited Ghalib's remarks in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack and his past reference to the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, who invaded Kuwait, as a "martyr," among other things.

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