Sajid Tarar
Sajid Tarar | |
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![]() Tarar at the 2015 Preakness Stakes | |
Born | |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Baltimore |
Occupation | Politician |
Known for | American Muslims for Trump |
Political party | Republican Party |
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Sajid Tarar (Punjabi: ساجد تارڑ) is a Pakistani American businessman, from Baltimore, a Pro Trump Republican party leader[2] and founder of American Muslims for Trump.[3][4][5] He was advisor for Muslims to former President Trump.[citation needed] He is CEO of non-profit private organization Center for Social Change.[6] He is known for his support for President Donald Trump[7] and Islamic prayer at 2016 Republican National Convention.[8][9]
Sajid Tarar is also a social media influencer, analyst, and a commentator with specialization in South Asian affairs.
Personal life
He moved to United States from Pakistan as an international student for University education, and after completing his studies in the US he settled there. He is a father of 4 kids.[10]
References
- ^ "Sajid Tarar". Pakpedia. January 13, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ "Meet the Muslim guy who took the convention stage and prayed for Trump". Washington Post. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "For American Muslims for Trump's founder, the inauguration is a 'new beginning'". NBC News. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Hasan Khan. "Trump's Muslim backers celebrate his success". CNN. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Sajid Tarar". Pakpedia. January 13, 2018. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Leadership – Center for Social Change". Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ Harvard, Sarah A. "This Muslim Immigrant Endorsed Donald Trump's Ban on Muslims — And the Internet Went Wild". Mic. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ "Sajid Tarar's closing prayer marred by 'No Islam' chant at Republican convention". The Washington Times. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ Harvard, Sarah A. (June 26, 2021). "Sajid Tarar of American Muslims for Trump Closed Day 2 of RNC". Mic.
- ^ "'Islam is a threat to itself': An interview with the head of Muslims for Trump". NewsComAu. July 24, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
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