Trump Pledges to Prohibit Sharia Law in U.S.

President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, that he would "absolutely prohibit" Sharia law in the United States, asserting that the country must be governed by a single legal system. The comments came during a live interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck, where Trump was asked directly if he would support federal action to prevent Sharia law from operating as a competing legal authority.

Trump stated that he believes small pockets of the practice already exist in the country and cited London and Paris as examples of places where a separate way of life has become visible. He framed his position as a matter of common sense, emphasizing that Americans may practice their faith, but the law governing public life must remain the Constitution and the laws enacted under it. "I would absolutely prohibit the Sharia law thing," Trump said. "It is happening in this country a little bit, and where we see it, we take it out. We have one system."

The remarks immediately placed the president in the center of a debate that has gained attention during the 2026 election cycle. Under the U.S. constitutional system, federal and state law remain controlling, while...