ST.BREAKING: Ilhan Omar Blasts Trump for “Bigoted” Rhetoric Designed to Distract from His Own Failures
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has unleashed one of her most forceful responses yet after former President Donald Trump launched a furious attack on Somali-Americans, accusing them of “ripping off” Minnesota and “contributing nothing.” Trump went so far as to say he doesn’t want Somalians “in our country,” adding that America is “taking in garbage.”
Appearing on CNN, Omar delivered a blistering rebuke that cut straight to the heart of Trump’s playbook.
“We know that the president oftentimes resorts to very bigoted, xenophobic, Islamophobic, racist rhetoric when he is trying to scapegoat and deflect from the actual failures that he has himself,” she said.
Omar argued that Trump uses inflammatory language to bury the real issues Americans are facing.
“This administration has not fulfilled the majority of the promises that they’ve made — whether it is bringing costs down, whether it is tariffs that are decimating businesses in the United States, whether it is allegations involving his Defense Secretary,” she continued, outlining what she views as key failures and controversies surrounding Trump’s record.
Trump also singled out Omar personally, calling her “garbage” and suggesting she should be “thrown the hell out” of the country — remarks that immediately set off another firestorm. Omar, a naturalized U.S. citizen and one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, has long been a favorite target in Trump’s rallies and media appearances, especially when he wants to fire up his base.
Critics note that Trump has a history of attacking women of color to energize supporters who respond to hardline cultural rhetoric. Omar’s supporters argue that the former president’s latest comments are part of a familiar pattern: escalate tensions, blame immigrants, and drown out policy failures with outrage.
Economists continue to warn that living costs remain high. Foreign policy analysts have raised concerns about rising military tensions. And transparency advocates continue to pressure Trump regarding documents and ongoing investigations. Omar’s point is simple: the more political pressure he faces, the harsher his rhetoric becomes.
Her analysis resonated across social media, where users noted the contrast between Trump’s language and the contributions Somali-American communities make in Minnesota and beyond. Many argued that Trump’s attacks were designed not to solve problems, but to inflame divisions.
As the political clash intensifies, one thing is clear:
Ilhan Omar didn’t hold back — and the debate over Trump’s rhetoric is far from over.
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