The level of Islamophobia in the United States reached a record high in 2025, fueled in part by the president's crackdown. Donald Trump against pro-Palestinian demonstrations and through its migration policy, according to a report by a Muslim advocacy organization.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reports that it recorded 8,683 complaints related to anti-Muslim and anti-Arab acts or statements in 2025. This is the highest number since the organization began publishing this data in 1996, slightly above the 8,658 complaints recorded in 2024.
According to the report, the majority of complaints concern cases of employment discrimination (12,7%), issues related to immigration and asylum (6,5%), hate incidents (6,4%) as well as discrimination related to travel, such as government checks or watch lists (5,6%).
The organization believes that certain policies of the Trump administration, including strict measures against immigration and the repression of pro-Palestinian demonstrations, have contributed to creating a climate of mistrust and stigmatization.
Human rights advocates also point out that Islamophobia in the United States is part of a broader context, marked by the legacy of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the rise of anti-immigrant sentiment, the presence of white supremacist movements, and tensions related to the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
For his part, Donald Trump rejects any accusation of discrimination. The president maintains that the measures taken by his administration are solely aimed at combating illegal immigration and strengthening homeland security.
The CAIR report also mentions certain statements by Trump targeting Minnesota's predominantly Muslim Somali community, which he accused of fraud and described in derogatory terms. Human rights organizations believe this type of rhetoric contributes to fueling tensions and discrimination.
