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DFW Airport scraps controversial Islamic foot-washing station plan as Texas Gov Abbott takes aim
Fox News ^ | August 14, 2026 | Brittany Miller

Posted on 08/15/2026 4:52:52 AM PDT by The_Media_never_lie

FIRST ON FOX: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday directed a review of state grants to entities operating two major Texas airports over religious accommodations after Dallas Fort Worth International Airport said it would no longer move forward with a proposal to install Islamic washing stations.

Abbott said the state will review grants to entities operating DFW and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston for possible revocation and denial of future funding. He also referred both airports to the U.S. Department of Transportation for investigation.

"Government-owned airports cannot favor one religion over all others," Abbott wrote on X Friday. "DFW plans to install Islamic wudu washing facilities are illegal. I've directed a review of all state grants to both airports for possible revocation, and referred DFW & IAH to USDOT for investigation.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: sharia; texas
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If this was allowed, there would soon be a 5 times per day "call to prayer" wailing. Also, Jehovah's Witnesses would be allowed kiosks to hand out tracts.
1 posted on 08/15/2026 4:52:52 AM PDT by The_Media_never_lie
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To: The_Media_never_lie

There is usually a line at 5he urinals. Hint hint.

Ec


2 posted on 08/15/2026 4:56:36 AM PDT by Ex-Con777 ("Journalism is about covering important stories-with a pillow, until they stop moving." ~ David Burg)
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To: The_Media_never_lie
Also, Jehovah's Witnesses would be allowed kiosks to hand out tracts.

Oh no, I don't think their Muslim overlords would allow THAT.

3 posted on 08/15/2026 4:57:11 AM PDT by A_perfect_lady (The greatest wealth is to live content with little. -Plato)
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To: The_Media_never_lie

“ Also, Jehovah’s Witnesses would be allowed kiosks to hand out tracts.”

If they stayed in the kiosks, and didn’t blow things up, I’m ok with it. This is a great move by Abbot.


4 posted on 08/15/2026 4:59:24 AM PDT by bk1000 (Banned from Breitbart)
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To: The_Media_never_lie

” Also, Jehovah’s Witnesses would be allowed kiosks to hand out tracts.”

Whatever you’d call the encroachment of Islam into American culture would probably not reflect into additional “religious freedom” for more or less “Christian” sects. The foot washing thing is liberalism currying favor in anticipation of an Islamic takeover. “You can’t hurt us. See! We’ve been supporting you all along.” In other words, they’re asking the tiger to eat them last.

This recalls a writer being interviewed. The interviewer said, “You’re very critical of anything Christian. Why have you never said anything about Islam?” His answer, “Because Christians won’t kill you. Muslims will.”


5 posted on 08/15/2026 5:00:01 AM PDT by Gen.Blather (Oh, gosh! I said that out loud. I'm so sorry.)
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To: The_Media_never_lie

Someone finally grew a spine. Let’s hope it snowballs.


6 posted on 08/15/2026 5:01:00 AM PDT by Ken H (Freeper #240 - Dec 05, 1997)
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To: The_Media_never_lie

” Also, Jehovah’s Witnesses would be allowed kiosks to hand out tracts.”

Whatever you’d call the encroachment of Islam into American culture would probably not reflect into additional “religious freedom” for more or less “Christian” sects. The foot washing thing is liberalism currying favor in anticipation of an Islamic takeover. “You can’t hurt us. See! We’ve been supporting you all along.” In other words, they’re asking the tiger to eat them last.

This recalls a writer being interviewed. The interviewer said, “You’re very critical of anything Christian. Why have you never said anything about Islam?” His answer, “Because Christians won’t kill you. Muslims will.”


7 posted on 08/15/2026 5:04:30 AM PDT by Gen.Blather (Oh, gosh! I said that out loud. I'm so sorry.)
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To: The_Media_never_lie

I’d support an armpit washing station or a “private area” washing station.


8 posted on 08/15/2026 5:05:51 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Import The Third World,Become The Third World)
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To: The_Media_never_lie

Someone should spray paint F ISLAM on the ft washing basins. Free speech right?


9 posted on 08/15/2026 5:14:52 AM PDT by Singermom
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To: Gay State Conservative

Maybe spray f AHLALLA


10 posted on 08/15/2026 5:17:36 AM PDT by Singermom
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To: The_Media_never_lie

Their feet is not the only area they attend to either....and decorum prohibits me from sharing more detail...I’ll just allow you to use your imagination....it shouldn’t take much.


11 posted on 08/15/2026 5:21:05 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it won't leave!)
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To: The_Media_never_lie

And Hare Krishnas most saddened.

Remember when they ran amok in airports?


12 posted on 08/15/2026 5:21:33 AM PDT by HombreSecreto (The life of a repo man is always intense)
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To: Singermom

How about “Pork - the other white meat?”


13 posted on 08/15/2026 5:22:59 AM PDT by HombreSecreto (The life of a repo man is always intense)
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To: Ken H

Yes, its time someone showed some spine about this & realized who our enemies are. Next, it’s time to start shutting down some mosques. Islam is not a normal “religion” & the U.S. was not established to recognize it.


14 posted on 08/15/2026 5:27:58 AM PDT by oldtech (oltech)
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To: The_Media_never_lie

Pushback against Islam? GREAT!


15 posted on 08/15/2026 5:31:33 AM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: The_Media_never_lie

Islam has no place in America.
These savages aren’t here to assimulate, they’re here to overthow the country.
They need to be sent back to their 4th world shitehold...and send Obama right along with them...spit.


16 posted on 08/15/2026 5:33:23 AM PDT by lgjhn23 ("On the 8th day, Satan created the progressive liberal to destroy all the good that God created...")
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To: The_Media_never_lie

A ‘review’ conducted by the same people who favor the turd world.


17 posted on 08/15/2026 5:34:21 AM PDT by Track9 (Liberal tears make me smile. Thank you DJT! ABM = anything but muslim )
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To: The_Media_never_lie

Add Baptismal Fonts to make things fair.


18 posted on 08/15/2026 5:42:45 AM PDT by Captain Compassion (I'm just sayin')
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To: The_Media_never_lie

Yumpin yiminy, now I have to find a new place to dump the bacon grease.


19 posted on 08/15/2026 5:49:37 AM PDT by MrBambaLaMamba (עומד לצד ישראל. The only good commie is one that's dead - Country Joe McDonald)
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