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Growing number of GOP candidates are using anti-Muslim rhetoric on the campaign trail

NPR | By Barbara Sprunt,

Leila Fadel

Published September 17, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

Anti-Muslim rhetoric has become increasingly common on the campaign trail at a moment when many Republicans are eager to shift attention away from the economy.

Barbara Sprunt

Barbara Sprunt is a correspondent on NPR's Washington Desk covering Congress.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.