Cincy Reporter

Congressman Greg Landsman, who has been serving Ohio's 1st district since 2023, recently shared his thoughts on social media regarding the unique contributions of Ayman Soliman, a Muslim chaplain at a children's hospital in the United States. The congressman's series of tweets highlight Soliman's significant impact and express concerns about his potential deportation.

On July 10, 2025, Congressman Landsman posted that "According to everyone we’ve spoken to, Ayman plays a unique and critical role – one that is difficult, if not impossible, to replace." He shared a family's sentiment stating, “His prayers, his presence, and his kindness transcended any differences…He brought such peace and comfort in a time of.”

In another tweet from the same day, Landsman noted that "Ayman Soliman was granted asylum in the United States and has spent years serving children and their families as the only Muslim chaplain at one of the best children’s hospitals in America."

Further expressing his concern about Soliman's situation, Congressman Landsman stated on July 10 that "Deporting him would not make us any safer, but it would be a huge loss for our community."