Why Do Core Muslims Back the US Democratic Party Despite Conflicting Values?

Islam opposes many policies the US Democratic Party supports. They champion LGBTQ rights and abortion, which conflict with Islamic teachings. Yet many Muslims from core Islamic countries still back the Democrats. Take Ilhan Omar from Somalia as an example. She supports gay marriage and abortion rights and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide. I wonder why core Muslims align with a party that promotes lifestyles forbidden in Islam. I see this as a strategy by some Muslims to influence American politics through the Democratic Party.

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