# Why the Left and the Right Are Both Courting Islam. And Both Will Regret It

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Podcast: [Making the Argument with Nick Freitas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-argument-with-nick-freitas-698946)
Published: 2026-04-09T17:00:00+00:00
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The Left supports Islam because they see it as a religion that faces unfair treatment. Some on the Right, including Tucker Carlson, are now trying to gain favor with Islam for very different reasons. But here is the thing, as strange as it may seem, what could the Far Left and parts of the so-called America First Right really have in common with Islam? And is there an important question they have overlooked before trying to connect with Islam? SPONSOR: Angel Studios Homestead: The Series picks up where the hit movie left off, diving deeper into what matters when the world falls apart—faith, family, and the grit to keep going. New characters, bigger threats, and tougher choices make this a must-watch for fans of survival stories with purpose. Join the Angel Guild and start watching at https://Angel.com/nick ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0 00:00:00 – The strange alliance between Islam and the political West 00:01:34 – Why the progressive left supported the 1979 Iranian Revolution 00:05:47 – How Islamists used Iranian leftists as their useful idiots 00:07:01 – Sponsor: Watch Homestead the Series exclusively on Angel Studios 00:08:55 – Analyzing the intersectional conflict between Islam and the left 00:11:57 – Rebutting Tucker Carlson’s views on Christianity in Islamic nations 00:14:36 – Comparing religious freedom in Qatar to the State of Israel 00:17:16 – Why young men on the right are attracted to Islam 00:20:23 – Does American foreign policy cause all modern Is…

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