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Rep. Derek Tran Meets CAIR Leaders on Muslim Advocacy Day
Democratic Rep. Derek Tran met with leaders from the Council on American-Islamic Relations during National Muslim Advocacy Day. The event drew attention due to CAIR's past designations as a terrorist organization by Texas and Florida. Tran highlighted discussions on combating Islamophobia and defending civil rights.
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Rep. Derek Tran, a California Democrat, welcomed leaders from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) to his Capitol Hill office during National Muslim Advocacy Day on Wednesday in 2026. Fox News reported that the meeting included Hussam Ayloush, executive director of CAIR’s Los Angeles chapter.
National Muslim Advocacy Day serves as an annual lobbying event organized by Muslim advocacy groups. CAIR stands as the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights organization. Ayloush attended the meeting and posted: 'In a short time, Rep.
The state of Texas designated CAIR as a terrorist organization following accusations that the group supported funding for Hamas. The state of Florida made a similar designation based on the same accusations. CAIR filed defamatory lawsuits against Governors Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis in response.
CAIR helped amplify Tran’s bid for the seat representing parts of Orange County and Los Angeles County. Tran won a narrow victory over Republican Michelle Steel in 2024. Fox News reported that the event occurred amid CAIR's history of anti-Israel positions.
Other leaders at CAIR have echoed similar messages. CAIR’s executive director, Nihad Awad, reportedly applauded the Oct. 7 attack, according to nonprofit Middle East Media and Research Institute (MEMRI).
