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Trump's Controversial Comments Ignite Backlash Against Rep. Omar

11/12/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump made derogatory comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Somalia in a Fox News interview.
He claimed Somalia lacks governance and accused Omar of undermining the U.S. Constitution.
Rep. Ilhan Omar responded on social media, saying she understands the Constitution.
Mehdi Hasan and Brian Krassenstein condemned the remarks as racially charged.
Omar, a naturalized U.S. citizen who fled Somalia, has faced ongoing attacks over her heritage.

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U.S. President Donald Trump made derogatory comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Somalia in a Fox News interview.
He claimed Somalia lacks governance and accused Omar of undermining the U.S. Constitution.
Rep. Ilhan Omar responded on social media, saying she understands the Constitution.
Mehdi Hasan and Brian Krassenstein condemned the remarks as racially charged.
Omar, a naturalized U.S. citizen who fled Somalia, has faced ongoing attacks over her heritage.