(NBC) A national Muslim organization that had declared itself “uncommitted” on President Joe Biden’s re-election bid is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy.
Salima Suswell, the founder and chief executive of the Black Muslim Leadership Council Fund, first shared the group’s decision with NBC News on Thursday. It’s believed to be the first Muslim group in the uncommitted camp to now back Harris.
“She has shown more sympathy towards the people of Gaza [than] both President Biden and former President Donald Trump,” Suswell said of Harris. “During Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress, she decided not to attend. She has repeatedly called for a cease-fire, and I believe she has also expressed empathy towards civilian life and has been very caring as it relates to getting aid to the people of Gaza.”
