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Ilhan Omar Faces Backlash Over Juneteenth Post Controversy

6/20/2025

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) sparked controversy with a Juneteenth post that failed to acknowledge the grim reality of modern slavery in Somalia, affecting 98,000 individuals. After facing intense criticism, she deleted the post and shared a new message highlighting the ongoing struggle for freedom, but critics remain vocal about the issue in her homeland.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) sparked controversy with a Juneteenth post that failed to acknowledge the grim reality of modern slavery in Somalia, affecting 98,000 individuals. After facing intense criticism, she deleted the post and shared a new message highlighting the ongoing struggle for freedom, but critics remain vocal about the issue in her homeland.