Controversy Surrounds Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Candidate's Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
A Republican candidate vying for the Michigan gubernatorial seat has sparked outrage with his divisive rhetoric and baseless claims about Muslims. Anthony Hudson, a self-described "America First" candidate, has been using social media platforms to portray Dearborn, a predominantly Muslim city in Detroit, as a threat.
Hudson's posts have been filled with misinformation and Islamophobic sentiment, spreading fear among residents and fueling tensions between different communities. He claims that Dearborn is facing "Muslim infiltration" and "Sharia law," which are false assertions that disregard the city's actual demographics and laws. The reality is that Dearborn has a diverse population of Christians, Muslims, and non-religious individuals.
The candidate's rhetoric has been criticized by civil rights advocates, who warn that such language can incite harassment and deepen divisions between communities. Dawud Walid, executive director of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), stated, "Unfortunately, Mr. Hudson is playing the politics of fear to apparently gain himself publicity... We encourage the citizens of Dearborn not to take the bait of this individual and his acolytes who will attempt to provoke angry responses in order to demonize Muslims."
Hudson's platform also includes radical policies that would devastate Michigan's ability to fund essential services. He proposes eliminating both state income tax and property taxes, which would create a multibillion-dollar hole in the state's budget and cripple services.
The situation is further complicated by other right-wing trolls spreading Islamophobia on social media, using fake news and inflammatory rhetoric to fuel anti-Muslim sentiment. It remains to be seen whether Hudson's divisive rhetoric will attract voters or alienate potential supporters.
As tensions rise, Dearborn residents are urged not to take the bait of this individual's hateful rhetoric, but rather come together to build bridges between communities and promote understanding and acceptance.
A Republican candidate vying for the Michigan gubernatorial seat has sparked outrage with his divisive rhetoric and baseless claims about Muslims. Anthony Hudson, a self-described "America First" candidate, has been using social media platforms to portray Dearborn, a predominantly Muslim city in Detroit, as a threat.
Hudson's posts have been filled with misinformation and Islamophobic sentiment, spreading fear among residents and fueling tensions between different communities. He claims that Dearborn is facing "Muslim infiltration" and "Sharia law," which are false assertions that disregard the city's actual demographics and laws. The reality is that Dearborn has a diverse population of Christians, Muslims, and non-religious individuals.
The candidate's rhetoric has been criticized by civil rights advocates, who warn that such language can incite harassment and deepen divisions between communities. Dawud Walid, executive director of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), stated, "Unfortunately, Mr. Hudson is playing the politics of fear to apparently gain himself publicity... We encourage the citizens of Dearborn not to take the bait of this individual and his acolytes who will attempt to provoke angry responses in order to demonize Muslims."
Hudson's platform also includes radical policies that would devastate Michigan's ability to fund essential services. He proposes eliminating both state income tax and property taxes, which would create a multibillion-dollar hole in the state's budget and cripple services.
The situation is further complicated by other right-wing trolls spreading Islamophobia on social media, using fake news and inflammatory rhetoric to fuel anti-Muslim sentiment. It remains to be seen whether Hudson's divisive rhetoric will attract voters or alienate potential supporters.
As tensions rise, Dearborn residents are urged not to take the bait of this individual's hateful rhetoric, but rather come together to build bridges between communities and promote understanding and acceptance.
I'm soooo done with people like Anthony Hudson 
he thinks he can just spread hate and fear on social media and get away with it?! Like, no way, dude 
Dearborn is an amazing city with people from all walks of life and Hudson's trying to divide them? 
That's just not cool. And don't even get me started on his ridiculous policy proposals 
eliminating state income tax and property taxes would be a disaster for Michigan's budget 
and services 
they're trying to promote understanding and acceptance, which is exactly what we need more of in this world 
I wish more people would stand up to folks like Hudson who are just using fear and misinformation to get attention 
I'm so sorry I missed this thread, but I gotta say, Anthony Hudson's anti-Muslim rhetoric is wild 
. And btw, does anyone know if Dearborn has any good restaurants? Asking for a friend 
. But seriously, it's crazy how quickly right-wing trolls can turn people against each other. Can't we all just get along? 
. newsflash dude: it's not about muslims, its about ppl from all over world livin together in one city 
! and btw, sharia law is NOT takin over america, that's just a bunch of lies 
. his policies r also straight up terrible, who wants to give away billions in taxes? 
. lets keep it real, michigan deserves better than some haters tryna divide us 
. we should be focusin on buildin bridges not tearin ppl down 
The whole thing is really troubling... I mean, come on, spreading misinformation about a community just because it's Muslim? It's just not right. And the fact that he's using social media to do it is just low. Like, can't we just talk to each other face-to-face instead of throwing tweets around?
... like hes trying to fuel hate against a whole community just because he thinks itll get him votes. newsflash anthony hudson its not gonna work... people see through that bs 
I'm getting so sick of politicians using hate speech as a tactic to get attention 
. I'm calling out all the right-wing trolls spreading Islamophobia on social media - enough is enough! 
We should be promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusivity, not fueling hate and fear. Can't we all just get along? 
I mean, who uses the phrase "Muslim infiltration" in 2025? It's like something out of a bad sitcom 
. And the idea that Dearborn is facing some sort of Sharia law takeover? Give me a break 
. Dearborn residents should stand together and promote understanding and acceptance - we need more of that in our country 
my cousin is actually from detroit and she said dearborn is such a nice place she loves the food and culture there 
anyway, i think hudson needs to take down his posts and apologize for spreading hate 
This guy is a total lose for michigan 