Trump calls Muslim Senate candidate 'jihadist', sparks backlash in US
- Trump called Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist” during a Michigan rally on October 26.
- He questioned El-Sayed's loyalty to America & accused him of supporting terrorists without providing evidence.
- • Arab American leader Bishara Bahbah, a former Trump supporter, called the remarks racist & unacceptable.
- El-Sayed denied extremist links & is contesting against Republican Mike Rogers in the November 3 Senate election.
Source: ndtv.com
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