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Malaysian politician Mukhriz Mahathir sparks backlash with anti-US remarks

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Malaysian politician Mukhriz Mahathir has sparked controversy with a video declaring his hatred for all Americans due to their government's support for Israel. He stated that regardless of political affiliation, ordinary Americans bear responsibility for their leaders' actions. This sentiment aligns with his father, former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, and reflects Malaysia's long-standing pro-Palestinian stance, which has led to diplomatic friction with the United States. AI

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Malaysian politician Mukhriz Mahathir sparks backlash with anti-US remarks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    ‘I hate Americans, all of them’: Malaysian politician’s anti-US rant draws backlash

    Malaysian politician Mukhriz Mahathir has triggered a social media storm after declaring in a video that he “hates Americans, all of them”, over Washington’s support for Israel – echoing the fierce anti-US rhetoric long associated with his father, former prime minister Mahathir M…

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