LD. 🚨 ELON MUSK JUST WENT “NUCLEAR” ON THE ILHAN OMAR DEBATE — AND D.C. IS LOSING IT 😱🇺🇸 .LD

Elon Musk amplified explosive calls for Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN) denaturalization and deportation after falsely accusing her of “breaking the law” by advising undocumented Somalis on rights, igniting a firestorm tied to Trump’s immigration crackdown. In February 2025 X posts, Musk shared a manipulated video splicing Omar’s Somali-language explanation of Fifth Amendment protections with unrelated footage, claiming she hosted “seminars” to “evade” ICE—prompting Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) to declare, “America would be a better place if @IlhanMN were deported back to Somalia.” Omar, a naturalized citizen since 2000, hit back: “Elon and I both immigrated… clearly only one of us bothered to learn the laws.”​

The controversy erupted amid Trump’s TPS revocation for Somalis, with Musk’s rhetoric echoing GOP attacks on her district’s community. He labeled her a “major grifter who hates America,” fueling denaturalization threats—a rare process for fraud, not politics. Bloomberg warned such moves against opponents like Musk himself, NYC’s Zohran Mamdani, and Omar cross a “red line.”​

Video Manipulation and Legal Clash

The viral clip distorted a 2024 interview where Omar advised undocumented Somalis on self-incrimination rights—a protected Fifth Amendment exercise—even for non-citizens facing ICE. Musk’s “breaking the law. Literally. Outright” post drew 50M views, spurring Gill’s fundraising petition for her expulsion despite citizenship. Omar clarified on CNN: “It shows how little he understands our laws,” tying Musk’s data practices to violations.​

Omar slammed USAID dismantling efforts, accusing Musk/Trump of fraud claims sans evidence: “What ‘fraud’ is, is what Congress debated and funded legally.” House Dems subpoenaed Musk over oversight.​

Political Motivations and Backlash

Attacks peaked post-Trump’s reelection: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s prior censure push revived amid “fake translation” scandals. Republicans leverage her Somali roots against TPS cuts, but polls show 55% voter support for deporting criminals, not citizens. Dems decried racism; Omar called GOP “stupidity embarrassing,” urging aggressive leverage.

Musk’s immigrant irony fueled mockery—he naturalized from South Africa—amid Bannon’s counter-threats. Zeteo interview highlighted Gaza/war crimes, positioning her as progressive bulwark.​

Broader Denaturalization Threat

Denaturalization, used sparingly (e.g., Nazis), requires DOJ proof of fraud during naturalization—politically weaponized here. Threats chill naturalized critics, testing citizenship’s sanctity amid 2025 deportations.​

Omar’s resilience shines: “I’m at the point where intellectual debate is hard.” As midterms loom, her saga embodies divides—enforcement vs. rights. Musk’s megaphone escalates, but legality shields her.