‘It definitely trickles down’: Muslims in Texas suffer effects of Republicans’ hate speech

Muslims across Texas report a surge in harassment and hate speech following a contentious Republican primary where anti-Islamic rhetoric was prominent. According to The Guardian, the political vitriol is trickling into everyday life—with reported incidents including a man burning a Quran at the University of Houston, verbal attacks on people wearing traditional garments, and discrimination in schools and public spaces. Community members say the hate speech from elected officials is increasingly echoed by ordinary people during everyday interactions.

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