Trump hosts iftar at the White House: 'If you don't like the food, don't complain... How bad could it be?'
US President Donald Trump organized a traditional iftar dinner at the White House in honor of the month of Ramadan. The event was attended by diplomatic representatives from various Muslim countries and leaders of the American Muslim community.
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In his remarks, Trump addressed the attendees by saying, 'Ramadan Mubarak.' In his speech, he touched upon the support shown to him by Muslim Americans in the recent presidential election and expressed his satisfaction with this.
It was reported that representatives from many countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Lebanon, and Pakistan, participated in the event. Trump specifically drew attention to the contributions of Muslim voters in the state of Michigan.
Speaking in the final part of the program, Trump stated, 'Our efforts toward the peace process in the Middle East are continuing,' emphasizing the importance of the Abraham Accords in this process.
Trump claimed that he would continue to stand with the Muslim community throughout his term in office.
During his speech, Trump joked with the Muslims he hosted for iftar, saying the following:
'I hope you liked the food. If you didn't like the food, don't complain. You are still at the White House. We are all here together. How bad could it be?'
The US President conveyed his thanks to the participants for their cooperation. Highlighting the importance of such meetings, Trump used the phrase, 'We will build a more beautiful future together.'