Ilhan Omar
Updates on Ilhan Omar. Omar was elected to represent Minnesota's 5th congressional district in 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Omar broke a number of records when she was elected: she is the first Somali American and the first of two Muslim women (along with Rashida Tlaib) elected to Congress. She is also the first woman of color elected to Congress from Minnesota. She was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019 before being elected to Congress.
Boebert Claims Omar Is Trying To 'Play the Victim' in Anti-Muslim Row
Boebert's comments came weeks after Omar shared a voicemail she had received following the Colorado Republican's viral Islamophobic remarks.
Ilhan Omar Blasts Joe Manchin 'Bulls***' Reasons Against Build Back Better
"We all knew that Senator Manchin couldn't be trusted," said the Minnesota representative.
'Enough Is Enough': House Passes Bill to Combat Islamophobia Worldwide
The bill comes after Boebert allegedly refused to apologize for anti-Muslim rhetoric claiming Representative Ilhan Omar was a terrorist.
Over 17K Christians Condemn Boebert's Islamophobic Remarks, Demand Censure
Faithful America said that Christians "need [to] show Congress that American Christians stand in solidarity with American Muslims."
Tlaib Tears Up Calling for Boebert to Be Punished: 'Shouldn't Have to Beg'
A resolution was introduced to strip Lauren Boebert of her House committee assignments after her anti-Muslim remarks.
Lauren Boebert Leads Crowd in 'Let's Go Brandon' Chant in Viral Video
The video is believed to be from November, soon after the Colorado congresswoman first revealed her "Let's Go Brandon" dress.
Ilhan Omar Confident Pelosi Will Take Action Against Boebert
She also called House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy a "coward" and a "liar" for not condemning Boebert's remarks.
AOC Calls out Leadership for Not Disciplining Boebert: 'It's Embarrassing'
House Democrats this year have voted to strip Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar of their committee assignments over controversial posts.
Lauren Boebert Wants 'Redemption and Forgiveness' Over Ilhan Omar Remarks
The Colorado congresswoman told Newsmax that she has "moved on" from anti-Muslim controversy.
MTG Doubles Down on 'Jihad Squad' Remarks
Greene used the slur in response to a tweet about abortion rights made by progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Backing Omar, Ocasio-Cortez Says Boebert Part of 'Ku Klux Klan Caucus'
Two recent videos have shown Boebert referring to the Muslim Congress member as a terrorist bomber and a member of the "Jihad Squad."
Boebert Faces Ethics Complaint From Muslim, Jewish Groups for Omar Comments
"Rep. Boebert's hateful, anti-Muslim statements pose real-life dangers," said Muslim Advocates and Bend the Arc: Jewish Action.
Muslim Members of Congress Call for Accountability in Wake of Boebert Smear
On Tuesday, a second video surfaced of Colorado GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert calling a Muslim Congress member a part of the "Jihad Squad."
Donald Trump Attacks Ilhan Omar, Resurfaces Conspiracy Theory
Trump said Omar "should apologize for marrying her brother" and lashed out at her for "abandoning" Somalia, a country she left as a 12-year-old refugee.
GOP Split as Some Praise, Other Denounce Boebert for Anti-Muslim Comments
"This is a pox on all our houses. And I would just tell you, this rhetoric, this type of commentary, has to stop," one Republican congressman said.
Nancy Mace Hits Back At Marjorie Taylor Greene Over Defense for Boebert
The spat between the Republican lawmakers comes just one day after Congresswomen Lauren Boebert and Ilhan Omar connected over the phone to discuss an apology for Boebert's anti-Muslim comments.
Ilhan Omar 'Hung Up on Me,' Lauren Boebert Says, as Apology Escalates Feud
"I told Ilhan Omar that she should make a public apology to the American people for her anti-American, anti-Semitic, anti-police rhetoric," Boebert said in a video recounting their contentious phone call.
Ilhan Omar Says Lauren Boebert Refused to Apologize on Phone
Instead of apologizing for "Islamophobic comments and fabricated lies" Boebert "refused to publicly acknowledge her hurtful and dangerous comments," Omar wrote.
Lauren Boebert Says Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Will Spur 'Misguided Outrage'
Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming underage girls to have sex with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
GOP Gov. Hutchinson Says McCarthy Should Be 'Condemning' Gosar, Boebert
"It has to be called out," the Republican Arkansas governor said.
Former GOP Rep. Urges Voters to Oust Boebert, Greene: 'Take Out the Trash'
"She needs to apologize to the Republican Party and a lot of other people. It goes way beyond that," Barbara Comstock said of the Colorado lawmaker.
Kevin McCarthy's Statement on Lauren Boebert Doesn't Condemn Her Remarks
"Saying I am a suicide bomber is no laughing matter.... Normalizing this bigotry not only endangers my life but the lives of all Muslims," Rep. Ilhan Omar said.
Greene Attacks Ilhan Omar, 'Jihad Squad' After Boebert Apology
The Georgia Republican posted an Islamophobic tweet, claiming the Muslim congresswoman and fellow progressives are "terrorist sympathizers."
Black Caucus Says Omar May Face Death Threats Over Boebert Comments
The Republican representative apologized to the Muslim community for comments about the Minnesota Democrat.
Boebert's Apology to Omar Makes No Mention of Buttigieg 'Chest Feed' Remark
Critics of Boebert's "chest feed" remark called it homophobic and insulting to the estimated 228,000 same-sex parents raising children in the United States.
Lauren Boebert Apologizes to Muslims for Ilhan Omar Comment
"There are plenty of policy differences to focus on without this unnecessary distraction," the congresswoman tweeted on Friday.
Boebert Faces Calls to Be Censured as Ilhan Omar Remarks Anger Democrats
Omar has said Boebert's account of meeting her at the Capitol was "made up" and also accused her of bigotry.
Ilhan Omar Calls Lauren Boebert 'Buffoon' Over Jihad Squad Remarks
The Minnesota representative called out Boebert who told a "made up" story many have condemned for being anti-Muslim.
Squad Votes for SALT Deduction That Sanders Branded Tax Break for the Rich
Sanders said the deduction, which would allow taxpayers to increase tax deductions from $10,000 to $80,000 through 2026 would send a "terrible message."
Lauren Boebert's 'Jihad Squad' Rant Goes Viral, Prompts Backlash
The Colorado congresswoman made the remarks before the House voted to censure Rep. Paul Gosar for posting an animated video depicting him killing a colleague.
