The Macho thing is real. The Arabs have assaying “you back the man on the biggest horse”
I believe Muslims overwhelmingly supported Reagan.
“In our country, Mr. Bentley, the man who delivers victory in battle is esteemed above every other man.”
- Prince Feisal in “Lawrence of Arabia”
My thought too.
Muslims always go with the strongest player. It seems that this is a natural aspect of Islam as it is, by definition, totalitarian in nature. Sharia Law is absolute and toxic to individual liberty. In their lands, you’d BETTER go with the strong horse. Doing otherwise might not go well for you.