Fact Check: Did Trump say US would have to celebrate Ramadan if Democrats win 2026 midterms?
WASHINGTON, DC: Several social media posts claim that President Donald Trump warned Americans they would have to celebrate Ramadan if Democrats win the 2026 midterm elections.
The alleged remark has sparked political discussion by linking the election outcome to the Muslim holy month.
However, the claim has raised questions about whether Trump actually made the statement or whether social media posts misrepresented his words. Let's fact-check the claim.
Claim: Trump warned the US they would have to celebrate Ramadan if Dems win
TRUMP: “If Democrats win you’ll all have to celebrate Ramadan”
— Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) October 22, 2026
The rumor originated from an X user named Spencer Hakimian, who claimed that Donald Trump warned Americans about what could happen if Democrats win the 2026 midterm elections.
The post read, “TRUMP: ‘If Democrats win you’ll all have to celebrate Ramadan.’” Within an hour of posting, the X post had received more than 3,000 views and several comments.
The account @SpencerHakimian, which shares viral and sensational online stories, presented the alleged quote as noteworthy political commentary ahead of the November elections.
The post drew mixed reactions. One commenter wrote, “Bro, Ramadan is the Muslim month of fasting, prayer, and charity, not a mandatory national holiday!”
Another user said, “No, that is not happening! He is just fearmongering as usual! No one is being forced to do anything!” A third commenter criticized Trump, writing, “He is just saying anything in desperation anymore.”
Fact Check: The claim is false
The claim is unverified as a direct quote from Trump, and its implication that Americans would have to celebrate Ramadan if Democrats win the 2026 midterm elections is false. No video clip, official transcript, C-SPAN recording, credible news report, or White House or campaign statement confirms that Trump made these remarks.
Coverage of Trump's October 2026 midterm rallies in Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arizona, Ohio, Tennessee, and other states shows that he has used strong cultural and religious rhetoric.
He has warned about threats to “our civilization,” “our religion,” “our values and our heritage” and criticized Muslim Democratic politicians, including Abdul El-Sayed, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. However, the available reports do not contain the alleged Ramadan remark.
Trump has also issued official Ramadan messages and hosted White House Iftar dinners during his second term, emphasizing religious freedom.
Ramadan is an Islamic holy month during which Muslims observe fasting, prayer, charity, and reflection. It is a voluntary religious observance, not a mandatory national holiday.
No Democratic Party platform, candidate proposal, bill, or policy agenda identified in the available information calls for forcing Americans to observe Ramadan.
