‘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 Mohamad. “I hate Americans. I despise Israelis, but I hate Americans, all of them,” Mukhriz said in the video, posted on…
Malaysian politician Mukhriz Mahathir sparked controversy with a video where he declared that he "hates Americans, all of them," in response to Washington's backing of Israel. Separating his sentiments from those of the US-backed violence, Mukhriz argued that ordinary Americans share responsibility for their government's actions.
This stance echoes the anti-American rhetoric often associated with his father, former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. With the video garnering over 350,000 views and sparking mixed reactions, Mukhriz claimed his hatred is rooted solely in words, contrasting it with the lethal impact of American actions.
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