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Ilhan Omar: Trump's Rhetoric Sparks Nationwide Threats

12/4/2025

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Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) expresses concern about the danger posed by supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump.
She says derogatory remarks by the president have led to death threats against her.
Omar notes that many people have been incarcerated due to violence encouraged by Trump's rhetoric.
She emphasizes that this fear extends beyond Minnesota and affects Somalis nationwide.

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Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) expresses concern about the danger posed by supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump.
She says derogatory remarks by the president have led to death threats against her.
Omar notes that many people have been incarcerated due to violence encouraged by Trump's rhetoric.
She emphasizes that this fear extends beyond Minnesota and affects Somalis nationwide.