Did Barack Obama say if it ever comes down to it I will side with the Muslims?

Answer 1

The actual quote from the book is from page 261 and is as follows: "Of course, not all my conversations in immigrant communities follow this easy pattern. In the wake of 9/11, my meetings with Arab and Pakistani Americans, for example, have a more urgent quality, for the stories of detentions and FBI questioning and hard stares from neighbors have shaken their sense of security and belonging. They have been reminded that the history of Immigration in this country has a dark underbelly; they need specific reassurances that their citizenship really means something, that America has learned the right lessons from the Japanese internments during World War II, and that I will stand with them should the political winds shift in an ugly direction." Read the last sentence in the context of the paragraph. He is just saying that he will be with the people who have come to this country, at a crucial time when they need support.

Answer 2

There is no credible evidence that Barack Obama made this statement. Claims and rumors related to politicians should be verified with reliable sources before accepting them as true.

Answer 3

"I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction."

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