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Ilhan Omar Defends Trump, Surprises GOP Colleague
10/27/2025
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- Rep. Ilhan Omar defended U.S. President Donald Trump against criticism from a Belgian diplomat, according to GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna.
- Omar reportedly told the diplomat, “You will respect our president!”
- The feud includes Omar's previous description of Trump as an “embarrassing, corrupt liar.”
- GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna said she was surprised by Omar's stance.
- Luna emphasized the importance of presenting a united front with foreign leaders.
