Dem Rep Ilhan Omar Lets It Slip About How She Feels About America [WATCH]

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is facing renewed criticism after denouncing the United States during a public appearance, where she likened current federal law enforcement actions to dictatorship and claimed the U.S. has become “one of the worst countries” in the world.

Her comments were made amid President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to restore order in Los Angeles following two weeks of violent riots.

During a recent appearance on a progressive talk show, Omar objected to the Trump administration’s deployment of California National Guard troops and U.S. Marines in response to riots in the city.

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“I grew up in a dictatorship, and I don’t even remember ever witnessing anything like that,” she said.

“To have a democracy — a beacon of hope for the world — to now be turned into one of the, you know, one of the worst countries where the military are in our streets without any regard for people’s constitutional rights, while our president is spending millions of dollars propping himself up like a failed dictator.”

Omar, who immigrated to the United States from Somalia in the 1990s and later became a U.S. citizen in 2000, has been vocal in her opposition to federal immigration enforcement and the administration’s efforts to remove violent agitators from American streets.

She arrived in the country after fleeing Somalia’s civil war and initially received asylum before obtaining permanent residency.

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Her latest remarks drew criticism online, especially in light of a deadly incident in her home state just days prior. Minnesota authorities had recently arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a state lawmaker and her husband, as well as the critical wounding of another lawmaker and his wife.

Despite the high-profile nature of the incident, Omar’s public focus remained on federal immigration enforcement and foreign policy, particularly her criticism of the Trump administration’s stance on Iran and Israel.

“It is shocking and it should be a wake-up call to all Americans to say this is not the country we were born in,” Omar added in her interview.

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Her comments triggered backlash on social media, with some users calling for her removal from office and others questioning her continued residency in the U.S.

“I’ll pay for her one way ticket home to Somalia,” one user posted on X.

“And yet she’s still here,” another added, including a clown emoji.

“Deport her, problem solved,” a third user wrote.

In March, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) launched a petition calling on the Trump administration to deport Omar, citing concerns about her past immigration filings.

The Department of Justice earlier this year reopened an investigation into long-standing allegations that Omar married her biological brother to assist him in avoiding deportation.

The marriage, which ended in divorce, has been the subject of scrutiny for years.

A source within the Minnesota Somali community previously claimed that Omar sought out a Christian pastor to officiate the ceremony due to concerns over the relationship’s nature.

While no official charges have been filed in connection to the marriage allegations, DOJ officials confirmed the matter remains under investigation.

Rep. Omar’s office has not responded to inquiries regarding her recent comments or the ongoing investigation.

The congresswoman has remained active on social media, where she has continued to criticize President Trump’s policies on immigration and foreign affairs.

The New York mayoral primary and other upcoming elections have renewed focus on candidates’ positions on law enforcement, border security, and national identity—issues that continue to dominate headlines as federal agencies crack down on violent protests and immigration violations.

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