AD“How could one properly serve as USAID’s Religious Freedom Advisor while espousing a horrifyingly Islamophobic track record?” said Wa’el Alzayat, CEO of Emgage Action, a Muslim American advocacy organization, in a statement. ADFor the initial AP report in 2016, Lloyd declined to talk without the Trump campaign’s permission, citing his nondisclosure agreement with the campaign. Other Muslim organizations have also demanded Lloyd be removed from the position. “Lloyd is clearly unfit to serve a diverse, multi-faith society,” he added in a statement on the group’s website. AD___Fam reported from Winter Park, Fla.___Associated Press religion coverage receives support from the Lilly Endowment through the Religion News Foundation.

Source: Washington Post May 29, 2020 12:45 UTC