In Muna Jondy’s WhatsApp chat, every topic is fair game, including Drake and Kendrick Lamar rivalry, Ohio State-Michigan football superiority and politics. The discussion of President Biden’s re-election campaign was a common theme this year as the administration’s support for Israel in the war in Gaza alienated many Muslim and Arab American families. The mood changed when Vice President Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee.

In Muna Jondy’s family, every topic is up for discussion in their 40-person WhatsApp group, from music rivalries to football debates and politics.The Jondy family, like many Muslim and Arab American families, felt alienated by President Biden’s support for Israel during the Gaza conflict.

However, the mood shifted when Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as the presumptive Democratic nominee after Biden dropped out of the race.The family took notice of Harris’s willingness to address sensitive issues like the tragedies in Gaza, which sparked a debate within the group.

One member of the chat praised Harris for speaking out more boldly than Biden did, while others remained skeptical until they see tangible policy changes.

The family’s discussions reflect the broader conversations happening within Muslim and Arab American communities about political representation and foreign policy. The WhatsApp thread serves as a platform for the Jondy family to engage in meaningful dialogue and share diverse perspectives on current events.