First Muslim elected to US Senate; Omar accuses Israel of genocide, Trump calls him jihadist

A Muslim candidate has been elected to the US Senate for the first time, marking a historic political milestone. The win is accompanied by sharp partisan rhetoric: Democrat Ilhan Omar accused Israel of genocide, while President Trump labeled the senator-elect a jihadist. The development signals heightened polarization around religion and foreign policy in US politics.

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