Dear John,

We are reaching out to share a critical update on the Government Tracker profile for Sebastian Gorka, who was appointed as the Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism in the Trump administration. His appointment is deeply troubling due to his history of Islamophobic rhetoric, extremist views, and ties to far-right ideologies.

Key points from the profile include:

• Islamophobic Rhetoric: Gorka has repeatedly linked radical Islam to totalitarian ideologies like communism and fascism, oversimplifying complex issues and fueling harmful stereotypes about Muslims as a monolithic threat.

• Far-Right Connections: As a former editor at Breitbart News, where he worked alongside Steve Bannon, Gorka’s views have aligned with alt-right ideologies. His affiliation with far-right groups raises serious concerns about his ability to approach national security and civil rights fairly.

• Harmful National Security Views: Gorka has advocated for extreme military actions, including suggesting the indiscriminate killing of individuals based solely on their faith, further dehumanizing entire groups of people.

• Controversial Speech and Dismissal: Gorka’s inflammatory speech to U.S. Army Special Operations students was cut short by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, who revoked his security clearance and dismissed him from his position following growing concerns over his extremism.

• Real-World Implications: His rhetoric poses a direct threat to American Muslims and undermines U.S. foreign policy by reinforcing anti-Muslim sentiment and promoting dangerous, divisive narratives.

MPAC strongly opposes Gorka’s appointment and continues to call for greater scrutiny and action to prevent such individuals from influencing U.S. policy.

We encourage you to read the full profile and stay informed as we continue to monitor and challenge harmful appointments. Your support is crucial in ensuring that values of inclusivity and respect are upheld in government.

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