Husham Al-Husainy a religious leader from Michigan will give a blessing at President-elect Trump’s inauguration on January 20th. He’s one of four religious leaders picked to speak right after Trump. The announcement was made public on Monday January 13th. This is considered noteworthy because he’s had some public appearances that caused discussion in the past.
Al-Husainy’s name became a topic of debate after a 2007 interview he did with Sean Hannity on Fox News. While this article does not specify what the interview was about the focus is on his role in the upcoming inauguration and where he fits in with the other religious leaders involved. The benediction he will give is meant to be a religious blessing for the ceremony.
Picking Al-Husainy and other leaders is a regular part of the inauguration to show different religious views. The event is happening in Washington DC and these blessings will occur immediately following the president-elect’s speech. The article presents it simply as news sharing who the participants are and when and where it’s all taking place. It doesn’t really dig into the controversy or give much background information about the imam’s beliefs.