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CNN: Republican candidate rails against Sharia law. Until it comes to his businesses

His restaurant brands are marketed as 100% halal while he warns voters that Sharia law is a growing threat.

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Republican Florida congressional candidate Casey Askar has made opposition to Sharia law a central part of his campaign while his pizza businesses pursue expansion in the Middle East through partnerships involving halal food. Askar has described Sharia as a threat and pledged to join the Sharia-Free America Caucus if elected, while saying his business activities and political views are separate.

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Republican candidate rails against Sharia law. Until it comes to his businesses

Casey Askar has campaigned on keeping Sharia law out of the United States while also seeking to grow his business in the Middle East.

·Atlanta, United States
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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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