Donald Trump: "According to Pew Research, 99 percent of the people in Afghanistan support oppressive Sharia law."

The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Trump mostly correct about Sharia law support in Afghanistan Donald Trump reinvigorated calls for a ban on Muslims entering the United States following the mass shooting of an Orlando nightclub by a U.S. citizen who pledged allegiance to ISIS during the fatal attack. Among his reasons, many Muslims support Sharia law —a set of religious principles that critics say include harsh punishments and can be used as a rationale for violence.  Trump singled out Afghanistan to make his point in a speech June 13, 2016, in New Hampshire. "According to Pew Research, 99 percent of the people in Afghanistan support oppressive Sharia law," Trump said. Is that number ... >> More

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