WestVirginiaRebel Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 The Blaze Shortly after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued a "stay-at home" order on March 25, local Imam Tawakal Ismail partnered with 115-year-old charity GMCC to deliver meals to seniors and disabled individuals in immediate risk of hunger. Ditch the fake news ==> Click here to get news you can trust sent right to your inbox. It's free! On April 9, GMCC's website announced the meal program's partners and major donors. The list included the imam's charitable organization Darul Hadiith, and GMCC's Minnesota FoodShare program. Absent from the list: U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, or any other elected official or candidate. This was intentional. Responding to questions via phone and email, Imam Tawakal states that the project is strictly "charity work," and that he has been explicitly rejecting political partnerships and forbidding campaign photo or video opportunities. On May 5, GMCC posted a formal news release announcing the program's growth and success, and again listing partners and major donors. No political campaigns had joined, as expected. ________ If you can't find a campaign, make one up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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