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Ilhan Omar Slams Trump's 'Disgusting' Somali Comments

12/10/2025

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During a CBS interview, Rep. Ilhan Omar condemned President Donald Trump's remarks about the Somali community as "completely disgusting," warning that such language could incite violence.
Omar criticized Trump for diverting attention from his failed economic promises by resorting to bigotry.
She noted Minnesota's Somali community focus intensified due to fraud investigations, including Feeding Our Future, which allegedly submitted false documents during the pandemic, while denying links to terrorism funding.

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During a CBS interview, Rep. Ilhan Omar condemned President Donald Trump's remarks about the Somali community as "completely disgusting," warning that such language could incite violence.
Omar criticized Trump for diverting attention from his failed economic promises by resorting to bigotry.
She noted Minnesota's Somali community focus intensified due to fraud investigations, including Feeding Our Future, which allegedly submitted false documents during the pandemic, while denying links to terrorism funding.