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Musk Accuses Omar of Treason Amid Trump Rally Fallout

12/11/2025

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Elon Musk accused U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar of treason for January 2024 comments about Somali interests.
The remarks followed a Pennsylvania rally where U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Omar and urged removal from Congress.
Omar's comments sought to protect Somalia's interests against Ethiopia, triggering backlash from Republican lawmakers urging resignation.
Omar responded by calling Trump's fixation on her "weird" and accusing him of spreading "bigoted lies."

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Elon Musk accused U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar of treason for January 2024 comments about Somali interests.
The remarks followed a Pennsylvania rally where U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Omar and urged removal from Congress.
Omar's comments sought to protect Somalia's interests against Ethiopia, triggering backlash from Republican lawmakers urging resignation.
Omar responded by calling Trump's fixation on her "weird" and accusing him of spreading "bigoted lies."