Surprised About Donald Trump's Popularity? You Shouldn't Be
He's an unusual candidate, but his rise makes complete sense if you consider the current political climate.
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Donald Trump Isn't The Only One Calling For Restrictions On Muslims
Angola has cracked down on its tiny Muslim population and been accused of destroying some mosques. But the southern African nation has not called for a ban on Muslim immigrants.
Citing Religious Liberty, Evangelical Leaders Blast Trump's Muslim Ban
"It is not in spite of our Gospel conviction, but precisely because of it, that we should stand for religious liberty for everyone," one evangelical leader said.
Cruz Won't Criticize Trump But Offers His Own Plan To Bar Refugees
The Texas senator and GOP presidential candidate tells NPR's Steve Inskeep his plan to curb immigration of Middle Eastern refugees — and why he may disagree with but won't criticize Donald Trump.
Some Muslim Americans Irritated By Obama's Call For Them To 'Root Out' Extremism
Muslim Americans feel unfairly maligned, singled out and asked to do more than others when it comes to terrorism.
Trump's Muslims Plan: Inflammatory? Definitely. Unconstitutional? Maybe
Some rivals say the plan to bar Muslims is "offensive" and "unhinged." Some pundits have called it "unconstitutional." But experts say the Constitution gives Congress leverage on whom to let in.
House Speaker Condemns Trump's Call To Ban Muslims From Entering U.S.
Paul Ryan says freedom of religion is a fundamental, constitutional principle. Ryan also speaks up for Muslims, "the vast, vast, vast, vast majority of whom are peaceful," he says.
How Donald Trump's Muslim Comments Are Playing In Muslim Countries
One of the reactions from people in Muslim-majority countries such as Indonesia and Turkey: "[Donald Trump] claims to 'make America great again' by going racist in a country of immigrants?!"
Trump On His Plan To Ban Muslims: 'Not Politically Correct, But I Don't Care'
The current leader for the GOP presidential nomination received a standing ovation from a crowd in South Carolina after he read aloud his statement to ban all Muslims from entering the U.S.
Trump Calls For 'Total And Complete Shutdown Of Muslims Entering' U.S.
In his most drastic and controversial statement yet, Trump calls for a stop on any Muslims entering the U.S. "until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on."