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Trump Faces Backlash for Targeting Ilhan Omar at Rally

12/11/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump targeted Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Pennsylvania rally, suggesting she should be removed from the country as the crowd chanted "send her back."
Omar described Trump's fixation on her as "beyond weird" and said he lacks economic policies, resorting to "bigoted lies."
Omar condemned Trump's remarks in an op-ed, saying he has demonized her and spread conspiracy theories about Somali immigrants.

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U.S. President Donald Trump targeted Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Pennsylvania rally, suggesting she should be removed from the country as the crowd chanted "send her back."
Omar described Trump's fixation on her as "beyond weird" and said he lacks economic policies, resorting to "bigoted lies."
Omar condemned Trump's remarks in an op-ed, saying he has demonized her and spread conspiracy theories about Somali immigrants.