Sajid Tarar
Sajid Tarar | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Tarar at the 2015 Preakness Stakes | |
| Born | |
| Nationality |  Pakistani |
| Citizenship |  American |
| Alma mater | University of Baltimore |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | American Muslims for Trump |
| Political party | Republican Party (United States) |
| Notes | |
Sajid Tarar (Punjabi: ساجد تارڑ) is a Pakistani American politician from Baltimore, a right wing politician he has been a supporter of Donald Trump Republican party leader[2] and founder of American Muslims for Trump.[3][4][5] 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.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]He moved to United States from Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab, 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]
Professional career
[edit]After earning his law degree from the Baltimore School of Law, Tarar worked in the finance committee of governors and has also been the president of many investment groups.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "Who is Sajid Tarar? The Pakistani-American businessman praises PM Modi and makes Lok Sabha poll prediction". The Economic Times. May 15, 2024.