In a recent episode of CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront, former Obama official Van Jones highlighted President Joe Biden's challenge of regaining the trust of young, Arab, and Muslim voters in Michigan. This comes as Biden faces an electoral revolt among this voting bloc that is outraged by his ongoing support for Israel amid the war in Gaza.

Traditionally, Arab Americans living in Michigan have been reliable Democrats, with Biden winning over 75% of the vote in the Arab-majority city of Dearborn in the 2020 elections. However, Biden's support for Israel's retaliatory war in Gaza has prompted grievances and accusations from some members of the community, leading to an "abandon Biden" campaign.

Thursday night's episode focused on Biden's efforts to reconnect with Arab American voters by visiting Michigan in person. The segment featured students who would be voting for the first time, as well as a former field organizer for the Biden campaign who expressed his refusal to support the president again, perceiving him as complicit in Palestinian deaths.

When asked about the potential impact of such a protest on the re-election prospects of former President Donald Trump, the former campaign staffer stated that it probably would help Trump. He argued that people no longer saw a significant difference between the two presidents, having endured four years of each administration.

Erin Burnett then turned to Van Jones and inquired about the former staffer's rejection of Biden over his foreign policy in Gaza. She mentioned how he described Biden as someone he couldn't trust and asked Jones about the seriousness of this problem for Biden.

Jones acknowledged that it is indeed a significant problem for the President at the moment. He highlighted the term "Genocide Joe," which is being used by younger voters in the Arab American community, emphasizing their disappointment with Biden's handling of the war in Gaza. However, Jones also noted that Biden has deep ties and long-standing friendships within the Muslim and Arab communities, suggesting that while it may be challenging, there is a possibility for him to regain their trust through sincere efforts.

In conclusion, President Biden is facing a substantial challenge in regaining the trust of young, Arab, and Muslim voters in Michigan, as some within the community express their dissatisfaction with his support for Israel during the conflict in Gaza. Referred to as "Genocide Joe" by younger voters, Biden must navigate the disappointment within his base if he hopes to regain their support. While it will require considerable effort, Biden's long-standing connections within the Muslim and Arab communities may offer a path forward for rebuilding trust.