Representative Keith Ellison (D) is a Muslim American who was elected to the House of Representatives by the state of Minnesota in 2006. In the very next cycle, the state of Indiana elected Muslim American, Andre Carson (D). On February 24, Ellison was also voted Deputy Chair of the Democratic National Committee.
In light of all that Muslim Americans are achieving politically in America, the threat of terrorism remains constant, and Rep. Peter King of New York (R), chairman of the congressional Homeland Security Committee, sponsored an investigation into the radicalization of Muslims in America during the month of February. King and supporters of the hearings that have taken place thus far contend that the safety of American people is more important than political correctness.
Melvin Bledsoe was one of two witnesses who testified about their loved ones embracing extremism, having been converted on U.S. soil. He explained that his son converted to radical Islam in college, left the country for Yemen, received training, returned, and opened fire at a military recruitment center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Bledsoe’s son wounded a soldier and killed another.
