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Congressional Black Caucus Slams Trump's 'Disgusting' Remarks on Omar

12/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) condemned President Donald Trump’s remarks about Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and the Somali community as 'disgusting' and 'pathetic'.
CBC Chair Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.) criticized Trump for prioritizing hateful rhetoric over governance.
Omar responded, calling Trump's obsession with her 'creepy' and saying the attacks stem from his failures.
The situation drew international attention, with calls for the Somali government to respond to Trump's remarks.

History

Historical Context

In July 2019, President Donald Trump tweeted that four Democratic congresswomen, including Ilhan Omar, should "go back" to their countries, igniting widespread condemnation. The Congressional Black Caucus, led by Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, criticized Trump's remarks as racist, echoing historical struggles against racial discrimination. This incident underscores ongoing racial and political tensions in the U.S., particularly affecting marginalized communities.

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Story summary

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) condemned President Donald Trump’s remarks about Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and the Somali community as 'disgusting' and 'pathetic'.
CBC Chair Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.) criticized Trump for prioritizing hateful rhetoric over governance.
Omar responded, calling Trump's obsession with her 'creepy' and saying the attacks stem from his failures.
The situation drew international attention, with calls for the Somali government to respond to Trump's remarks.

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