Cruz links El-Sayed election to security threat, sparks Islamophobia backlash

Senator Ted Cruz warned that the election of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to the intelligence committee threatens American lives, framing it as a national security issue. Activists condemned the remarks as incitement and racism against American Muslims. The incident highlights heightened political polarization over Muslim representation in security roles, though its direct policy impact remains unclear.

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