Are Muslims Ready to Leave the Democratic Party?

Local election results in Britain last week may contain a warning for Democrats in November.

The opposition Labour Party scored big wins in races for county councils and regional mayors on May 2, but saw a significant 21% drop in support among Muslim voters.

Labour Leader Keir Starmer has adjusted his views on Israel in recent weeks, but his pro-Israel stance has caused dissatisfaction among Britain’s 3.9 million Muslim population.

Political experts believe that the Conservatives’ narrow victory in the West Midlands and the Green Party’s increase in municipal seats were due to Muslims shifting away from Labour.

Despite this setback, Starmer is expected to be the next Prime Minister based on current polls showing Labour leading the Conservatives by 20%. A national election is anticipated later this year.

Some U.S. experts are concerned that a similar loss of Muslim support for Democrats could impact President Joe Biden in key states like Michigan, where Muslim voters make up a significant portion of the electorate.

While there are similarities between the UK and the US political landscapes, there are also key differences. Biden’s stance on Gaza and his opponent’s pro-Israel stance may influence Muslim voters in Michigan to consider alternative candidates like independent hopefuls Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Cornel West.

John Gizzi is chief political columnist and White House correspondent for Newsmax. For more of his reports, Go Here Now.