The president’s comments come as Abdul El-Sayed faces renewed scrutiny over past remarks defending against Sharia bans.
President Donald Trump delivered an emphatic message Wednesday on the role of Sharia law in the United States, saying he would “absolutely” support stopping efforts to establish the Islamic legal code as a competing system of law in America.
Trump made the remarks during an interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck as questions surrounding Sharia law gain new attention in national politics.
“On Sharia law, I would absolutely say that’s not this country. There’s no Sharia law,” Trump told Beck. “And you do have pockets of it, as you know.”
Trump pointed to major European cities as examples of what he believes the United States should avoid.
“I would say no, and you go to London, you go to Paris. It’s almost like a second way of life. It is ridiculous,” Trump said.
The president later made his position even clearer.
“I would absolutely prohibit the Sharia law thing,” Trump said, arguing that the United States should operate under one legal framework.
“You have one system, we have a great system, sometimes it’s very frustrating but it’s the best there is,” Trump added.
Trump’s comments come as Sharia law has become a major issue in the closely watched Michigan Senate race involving Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.