Ilhan Omar Brushes Off Mace’s Push To Ban Foreign Born Lawmakers From Congress [WATCH]

Rep. Ilhan Omar appeared completely unmoved when confronted by a reporter about Rep. Nancy Mace’s newly proposed constitutional amendment to bar foreign-born individuals from serving in Congress.

With characteristic dismissiveness, Omar offered only three words in reply, saying, “Good luck to her.”

The amendment Mace introduced this week would hold members of Congress, federal judges, and Senate-confirmed officers to the same natural born citizen requirement that already applies to the presidency and vice presidency.

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It is a bold challenge that gets right to the question of loyalty, something that clearly ruffles feathers on the left.

Mace described her resolution as “long overdue.”

She announced it on social media while calling out three sitting Democrats by name, including Omar of Minnesota, Pramila Jayapal of Washington, and Shri Thanedar of Michigan.

Ilhan Omar. Shri Thanedar. Pramila Jayapal. All born in foreign countries, none were citizens by birth. All sitting in the United States Congress. All making clear every single day their loyalty is not to America.

We just introduced a long overdue joint resolution proposing a… pic.twitter.com/jTTKyr5Sgb— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) May 20, 2026

All three were born overseas and later became naturalized citizens, something that Mace says should not qualify an individual to help craft or enforce American law.

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Omar, who was born in Somalia and became a U.S. citizen in 2000, brushed off the idea that the proposal could ever succeed.

The Minnesota Democrat seemed confident that such legislation could not get through Congress or be ratified by the states.

She likely has good reason to think so, considering how difficult it is to amend the Constitution, though conservatives would argue that is no reason not to try.

Mace told Fox News Digital that holding power in American government should be strictly limited to those born as American citizens.

“For too long we have allowed foreign born members to hold seats in this government, while making clear their loyalty is not here. We see it every day,” she said.

That comment cut right to the heart of the issue that has followed people like Omar since taking office.

Omar has faced repeated questions about her rhetoric toward the United States, at times framing America in the same negative light as its adversaries.

Critics point out that someone who speaks of her adopted country with such disdain should not be trusted with legislative power.

Dr. Phil recently called Omar’s habitual criticism of the United States “absolutely disgusting,” a telling sign that even nonpolitical public figures have grown weary of her attitude.

The Mace amendment would face obvious procedural challenges.

Constitutional amendments require supermajority votes in both chambers of Congress plus ratification by three-fourths of the states.

No one pretends this would be a quick process, but Mace’s supporters believe the conversation is worth having.

They see it as a fundamental question of what it means to represent the American people.

There are currently twenty-six members of Congress who were not natural-born citizens. Nineteen are Democrats, while seven are Republicans.

The mix shows that the issue is far from partisan in its direct effect, although Democrats have been far more outspoken in defending foreign-born lawmakers.

Omar was also questioned about another bill introduced by Rep. Randy Fine of Florida, the “Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act.”

Foreigners should not be able to serve in Congress. That’s why I’ve introduced the Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act.

If you’re a citizen of another country, you shouldn’t serve this one.Get out. pic.twitter.com/MSmyMZGXbe— Congressman Randy Fine (@RepFine) April 9, 2026

That proposal would require anyone serving in Congress to hold allegiance only to the United States by forcing those with dual citizenship to renounce any foreign ties.

When asked about it, Omar pretended not to know who Fine was and replied, “Who’s that?”

Randy Fine offered a sharp contrast.

He said, “I think it’s a fair argument to say you can only swear allegiance to one country, and if you’re in Congress, that allegiance should be to America.”

His statement echoed a sentiment that resonates strongly among voters who are tired of watching lawmakers show sympathy or deference to foreign interests.

He added that his bill would ensure those making laws for Americans are fully committed to the country itself.

Fine’s proposal has so far gone nowhere, still sitting in the House Judiciary Committee.

But like Mace’s amendment, it shines light on a growing concern over who represents the country in Washington.

Many conservatives believe lawmakers should not be juggling dual loyalties or cultural attachments that compete with their oath to the United States Constitution.

For Mace, the reaction from Omar was exactly what she expected, a glib brush off from someone who has spent years evading questions about her own worldview and allegiance.

For conservatives, this debate is not about race or prejudice but about ensuring the nation’s lawmakers are bound by absolute loyalty to the country they serve.

The fact that Mace’s proposal has not yet gained broad support in Congress should surprise no one.

Many in Washington have become comfortable with the idea of a government that looks more global than American.

Still, the introduction of this amendment is a shot across the bow, reminding voters that there are still elected officials willing to defend the meaning of being American in the halls of power.

Those who shrug off such efforts might want to think twice.

If nothing else, Mace is tapping into a deep frustration among ordinary Americans who believe their leaders should represent their nation, their values, and their Constitution without apology.

Whether or not the amendment gains traction, the discussion has begun, and that is exactly what many on the left fear most.

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