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Omar: Trump's Attacks Fuel Political Violence, Threaten Democracy

12/16/2025

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U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar says U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks incite political violence and threaten safety.
Her comments follow rally remarks where Trump urged she be expelled.
Omar notes threats decreased under President Biden but surged after Trump's attacks.
Omar accuses Trump of scapegoating Somali Americans and calls for protections for democratic institutions.
She warns that U.S. democracy is fragile and urges measures to safeguard its independence.

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U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar says U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks incite political violence and threaten safety.
Her comments follow rally remarks where Trump urged she be expelled.
Omar notes threats decreased under President Biden but surged after Trump's attacks.
Omar accuses Trump of scapegoating Somali Americans and calls for protections for democratic institutions.
She warns that U.S. democracy is fragile and urges measures to safeguard its independence.