Despite the passage of time since 9/11 and the decline of active counterterrorism operations, anti-Muslim sentiment continues to persist in American political discourse. Republican politicians have been accused of deliberately amplifying unfounded concerns about Muslim communities, perpetuating stereotypes and divisive rhetoric. This analysis examines how political actors exploit religious fears to influence public opinion, and challenges the narrative that prejudice would naturally diminish as historical trauma fades from collective memory.

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