Donald Trump jokes about 'Mohammad' at Georgia rally, crowd muted

World Oct 17, 2026

At a rally in Georgia, US President Donald Trump made a joke about the common Muslim name Mohammad, saying, "If you're in doubt about somebody's name from the Middle East, just say 'Mohammad.' You have about a 65% chance."

The crowd's reaction was muted.

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Trump made these remarks while discussing Iran and taking shots at the country amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.

Advocacy groups say this fits into his broader pattern of anti-Muslim rhetoric.