Ilhan Omar Calls Out Trump Over His History Of Anti-Semitism, Xenophobia
5 years, 11 months ago

Ilhan Omar Calls Out Trump Over His History Of Anti-Semitism, Xenophobia

Huff Post  

“We have to always be willing to step back and think through criticism, just as I expect people to hear me when others attack me for my identity,” she continued. “This is why I unequivocally apologize.” Sen. James Lankford was among those to stand behind Omar’s apology, which in contrast to Trump he called “entirely appropriate.” “She’s a brand-new, freshman representative. Sometimes, you get out there, and you say things and then you try to correct it,” he told CNN’s New Day on Wednesday. “For any of us that are on television, like right now, you get questions, you make responses or you put out a tweet trying to be funny or to try to press a point, and sometimes you go over the line.” MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Wednesday noted the “hypocrisy” in Trump’s criticism of Omar, while playing several clips of Trump commenting about money before the Republican Jewish Coalition in 2015. “I’m a negotiator, like you folks,” he at one point told the coalition’s members, invoking the stereotype of Jews being greedy, cunning businesspeople.

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Ilhan Omar's foul-mouthed outburst at pro-Israel protester
2 months ago

Ilhan Omar's foul-mouthed outburst at pro-Israel protester

Daily Mail  

Ilhan Omar, a Democratic congresswoman and member of the "Squad," was caught in a heated exchange with a pro-Israel protester near Capitol Hill telling them to '' themselves. In previous social media posts, the group made veiled threats referencing Israel's pager bomb attacks, directly targeting Omar's colleague, Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Omar's response to the protester comes amidst growing polarization in …

Rep. Ilhan Omar Blasts CNN Pundit Scott Jennings
10 months ago

Rep. Ilhan Omar Blasts CNN Pundit Scott Jennings

Huff Post  

Rep. Ilhan Omar lambasted CNN on Friday after a pundit on the news network claimed, without pushback from anyone on set, that the congresswoman was a “public relations agent for Hamas.” Scott Jennings, a Republican strategist who previously worked as a special assistant to President George W. Bush, said Tuesday night on CNN’s “NewsNight” that he was “surprised, that in …

Ilhan Omar accuses Republican lawmaker of racist trope over Cori Bush charges
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ilhan Omar accuses Republican lawmaker of racist trope over Cori Bush charges

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Congresswoman Ilhan Omar called out a Republican lawmaker for invoking …

Ilhan Omar embarks on new path no longer defined by ‘firsts’
1 year, 9 months ago

Ilhan Omar embarks on new path no longer defined by ‘firsts’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden was winding up for a speech at a Minnesota clean energy facility when he spotted a lawmaker in the crowd whom he wanted to recognize. “I don’t need any of you to defend me against antisemitism,” said Rep. Jan Shakowsky, D-Ill. “My friend Ilhan Omar and I have worked together toward the values that I …

Republicans Claim Rep. Ilhan Omar Never Apologized, But She Has
3 years, 1 month ago

Republicans Claim Rep. Ilhan Omar Never Apologized, But She Has

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Republicans have been inaccurately deflecting criticism of Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert’s anti-Muslim attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar by claiming Omar never faced consequences for her own controversial comments. “And I want to ask, why is it OK for me to talk about the influence of the NRA, of fossil fuel industries, or Big Pharma, and …

Ilhan Omar reveals death threat in wake of Islamophobic comments
3 years, 1 month ago

Ilhan Omar reveals death threat in wake of Islamophobic comments

Al Jazeera  

United States Representative Ilhan Omar has played a racist, death-threat laden voicemail left for her after fellow legislator Lauren Boebert refused to publicly apologise for a video in which she called Omar a member of the “jihad squad” and likened her to a suicide bomber. “You will not live much longer b****, I can almost guarantee you that.” Omar said …

Ilhan Omar hangs up on Lauren Boebert after anti-Muslim attack
3 years, 1 month ago

Ilhan Omar hangs up on Lauren Boebert after anti-Muslim attack

Salon  

House Democrats are expected to begin pushing for freshman Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado to be stripped from her committee assignments. "Instead of apologizing for her Islamophobic comments and fabricated lies," Omar said of her call with the Colorado Republican, "Rep. Boebert refused to publicly acknowledge her hurtful and dangerous comments." RELATED: Ilhan Omar fact-checks Lauren Boebert's "made up" …

Ilhan Omar may face censure for words on Israeli war acts
3 years, 7 months ago

Ilhan Omar may face censure for words on Israeli war acts

Al Jazeera  

Republican members of the US House filed a resolution seeking to censure Omar for her criticism of Israel. Three rank-and-file Republican members of the US House filed a resolution on June 14 seeking to censure Omar and her progressive political allies: members of “The Squad”, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “We are seeing this big fight within the Democratic Party right …

‘This refugee is going to have a good time voting you out’: Ilhan Omar responds to Trump’s dog whistle rant at Minnesota rally
4 years, 3 months ago

‘This refugee is going to have a good time voting you out’: Ilhan Omar responds to Trump’s dog whistle rant at Minnesota rally

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar hit back at Donald Trump for …

Conservatives misconstrue Ilhan Omar quote to make it appear she's calling for the destruction of America
4 years, 6 months ago

Conservatives misconstrue Ilhan Omar quote to make it appear she's calling for the destruction of America

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We must begin the work of dismantling the whole system of oppression wherever we …

Ilhan Omar accuses Meghan McCain of hypocrisy towards 'Bernie bros' over online attacks
4 years, 10 months ago

Ilhan Omar accuses Meghan McCain of hypocrisy towards 'Bernie bros' over online attacks

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Representative Ilhan Omar has accused The View's Meghan McCain of …

Coalitions of hate: Ilhan Omar, Donald Trump and the allure of scapegoating
5 years, 5 months ago

Coalitions of hate: Ilhan Omar, Donald Trump and the allure of scapegoating

ABC  

When I was a child, one of the major television networks ran Schindler’s List — commercial-free and uncensored. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Listening and learning, but standing strong  <a href="https://t.co/7TSroSf8h1">pic.twitter.com/7TSroSf8h1</a></p>— Ilhan Omar <a href="https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/1095046561254567937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> On Tuesday, 16 July 2019, she introduced a resolution — co- The timing of the move demonstrates Omar’s political cunning. …

Ilhan Omar on her 9/11 comments, Trump, and US-Saudi relations
5 years, 5 months ago

Ilhan Omar on her 9/11 comments, Trump, and US-Saudi relations

Al Jazeera  

The US politician discusses Donald Trump’s defamatory statements against her, and his links to ‘hostile’ foreign states. Since President Donald Trump came to power in the United States, he has made global headlines for his often audacious comments on women’s rights, foreign political interference, Muslims, and immigrants. by Ilhan Omar, US Congresswoman Responding to Trump’s accusations, Omar tells Al Jazeera: …

‘Not deterred’: A defiant Ilhan Omar vows to fight Trump
5 years, 5 months ago

‘Not deterred’: A defiant Ilhan Omar vows to fight Trump

Al Jazeera  

One of the congresswomen at the centre of racism row involving Trump says they will be a ‘nightmare’ to the president. Chants of “Send her back!” broke out at Trump’s “Make America Great Again” rally in Greenville, North Carolina, on Wednesday night when he attacked Omar and three other ethnic minority Democratic congresswomen. “I didn’t like that they did it, …

As Trump seeks distance from racist chant, Omar calls him fascist
5 years, 5 months ago

As Trump seeks distance from racist chant, Omar calls him fascist

Al Jazeera  

Trump says he ‘disagreed’ with racist chants by a crowd at his campaign rally, despite allowing them to continue. US Representative Ilhan Omar called Donald Trump “fascist” on Thursday as the president sought to distance himself from racist chants heard at his campaign rally on Wednesday night. “So this is not about me, this about us fighting for what this …

Ilhan Omar responds to rally chant: Trump is ‘spewing his fascist ideology’
5 years, 5 months ago

Ilhan Omar responds to rally chant: Trump is ‘spewing his fascist ideology’

CNN  

Washington CNN — Rep. Ilhan Omar said Thursday President Donald Trump is “spewing his fascist ideology” after Trump rallygoers chanted “Send her back!” about Omar as the President intensified his attacks on four congresswomen of color. “As much as he’s spewing his fascist ideology on stage, telling US citizens to go back because they don’t agree with his detrimental policies …

Ilhan Omar Says Attacks On Her And Rashida Tlaib Are 'Designed To Silence' Muslim Voices
5 years, 8 months ago

Ilhan Omar Says Attacks On Her And Rashida Tlaib Are 'Designed To Silence' Muslim Voices

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Ilhan Omar said President Donald Trump and other right-wing politicians and pundits’ attacks on her and fellow Muslim congresswoman Rashida Tlaib are meant to “silence” Muslims. She added that such attacks were “designed to silence, sideline and almost eliminate voice of Muslims from the public discourse.” Omar and Tlaib, who made history in November as the …

Words and consequences: A look at the Omar and Trump feud
5 years, 9 months ago

Words and consequences: A look at the Omar and Trump feud

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump isn’t backing down from his tweets about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the first Muslim women to serve in Congress. ___ HOW TRUMP REACTED The president on Friday retweeted a video that pulled “some people did something” from Omar’s speech and included news footage of the hijacked planes hitting the Twin Towers. Trump also …

How Donald Trump uses his pathological impulses to manipulate his rivals, according to psychology
5 years, 9 months ago

How Donald Trump uses his pathological impulses to manipulate his rivals, according to psychology

Salon  

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump continued his attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar the only immigrant, Muslim, female member of Congress. Raw Story spoke with psychologist Ellyn Uram Kaschak, Ph.D. about why the president continues to attack the freshman representative even though his words have stirred up violent action in the past. She contributed her insights on gender and race …

Ilhan Omar suggests George W. Bush would have been accused of downplaying 9/11 if he were Muslim
5 years, 9 months ago

Ilhan Omar suggests George W. Bush would have been accused of downplaying 9/11 if he were Muslim

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump harangued Muslim-American Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for referring to the 9/11 terror acts as 'some people did something,' sharing a video on Friday night that shows graphic images of the attack and its aftermath. Rep. Ilhan Omar compared her controversial 9/11 comment to one George W. Bush made after the attack, suggesting Friday that he would have faced similar …

Rep. Ilhan Omar tells California audience that Trump’s anti-Islam remarks inspire attacks like New Zealand shooting
5 years, 9 months ago

Rep. Ilhan Omar tells California audience that Trump’s anti-Islam remarks inspire attacks like New Zealand shooting

LA Times  

Rep. Ilhan Omar was the featured speaker at a dinner banquet of the Council on American-Islamic Relations at the Hilton Woodland Hills in Canoga Park on Saturday night. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, one of the first two Muslim women in Congress, accused President Trump on Saturday of inciting hatred of Islam and inspiring attacks like the killing of 50 …

Ilhan Omar Speaks Out On Israel In New Op-Ed
5 years, 9 months ago

Ilhan Omar Speaks Out On Israel In New Op-Ed

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Ilhan Omar, whose comments on U.S. financial ties to Israel sparked claims of anti-Semitism, called for an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a Washington Post op-ed published over the weekend. “My goal in speaking out at all times has been to encourage both sides to move toward a peaceful two-state solution,” wrote Omar, a freshman …

Ilhan Omar: Accusations of antisemitism aimed at Muslim congresswoman intensifies debate about Israel
5 years, 10 months ago

Ilhan Omar: Accusations of antisemitism aimed at Muslim congresswoman intensifies debate about Israel

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ms Omar, a freshman congresswoman from Minnesota, sparked turmoil within the Democratic …

US House broadly condemns hate amid divide over Ilhan Omar
5 years, 10 months ago

US House broadly condemns hate amid divide over Ilhan Omar

Al Jazeera  

The House of Representatives in the United States on Thursday voted to condemn anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim discrimination and other bigotry against minorities, with the Democrats trying to push past a dispute that has overwhelmed their agenda and exposed faultlines that could dog them through elections next year. “I want to talk about … political influence in this country that says it’s …

Pelosi clears Ilhan Omar of 'intended' anti-Semitism hours before House votes on anti-hate measure
5 years, 10 months ago

Pelosi clears Ilhan Omar of 'intended' anti-Semitism hours before House votes on anti-hate measure

Daily Mail  

Speaker Nancy Pelosi cleared Rep. Ilhan Omar of intentional anti-Semitism in her controversial remarks that sparked outrage among Democrats and said the resolution the House will vote on Thursday condemning hate speech is not about the freshman lawmaker. Democrats in the House of Representatives will vote Thursday on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other hateful speech following anti-Israel comments by …

House passes anti-hate resolution after furor over Ilhan Omar comments
5 years, 10 months ago

House passes anti-hate resolution after furor over Ilhan Omar comments

LA Times  

The House voted Thursday to condemn anti-Semitism and other forms of hate after a protracted dispute fractured the Democratic Party over its handling of racially charged comments about Israel by freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar. Rep. Steve King, who has been admonished for racially charged remarks and apparent defense of white nationalism, voted “present.” Before the vote, Pelosi defended Omar, as …

Ilham Omar's Israel remark thrusts Democrats into uncomfortable debate ahead of House measure condemning anti-Semitism
5 years, 10 months ago

Ilham Omar's Israel remark thrusts Democrats into uncomfortable debate ahead of House measure condemning anti-Semitism

Firstpost  

Democrat leaders in the US are in a bind, torn between a need to admonish Omar for her anti-Israel comments and their desire to defend one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress Washington: Back in January, the Democrats welcomed their brash young newcomers to Congress with smiles and hugs. “The House of Representatives acknowledges the dangerous consequences of …

Democrats in presidential race defend Ilhan Omar on remarks critics saw as anti-Semitic
5 years, 10 months ago

Democrats in presidential race defend Ilhan Omar on remarks critics saw as anti-Semitic

LA Times  

In Rep. Ilhan Omar’s district, both Jews and Muslims voiced concern about an inflammatory tweet on Israel that had the congresswoman apologizing within hours. Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren each came to the defense of Rep. Ilhan Omar on Wednesday for remarks that critics have called anti-Semitic. Sanders said the U.S. should not “equate anti-Semitism …

Rep. Ilhan Omar criticized again for alleged anti-Semitism
5 years, 10 months ago

Rep. Ilhan Omar criticized again for alleged anti-Semitism

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Rep. Ilhan Omar came under a fresh round of criticism Friday for remarks about Israel that critics decried as anti-Semitic. Some Jewish leaders said she then revived an old trope about divided loyalties among Jewish-Americans when she said, “I want to talk about the political influence in this country that says it is OK for people …

Omar’s edgy Israel tweet no surprise to some back home
5 years, 11 months ago

Omar’s edgy Israel tweet no surprise to some back home

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — As Ilhan Omar’s political star was rising last year on her way to becoming one of the first Muslim women in Congress, several Minnesota Jewish leaders invited her to talk privately about past statements they considered anti-Semitic and anti-Israel. For Latz, from St. Louis Park, Omar’s troubling statements go back to a tweet from 2012 when she said …

Trump: Congresswoman Omar’s apology for Israel remark ‘lame’
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump: Congresswoman Omar’s apology for Israel remark ‘lame’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar’s apology for suggesting that members of Congress support Israel because they are being paid to do so was “lame” and that she should resign. Asked on Twitter who she thought was paying members of Congress to support Israel, Omar responded, “AIPAC!” Trump told reporters at a Cabinet meeting …

Trump calls Rep. Omar apology about Israel remark ‘lame’
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump calls Rep. Omar apology about Israel remark ‘lame’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Freshman Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar has apologized for tweets suggesting that members of Congress support Israel because they are being paid to do so. “I think she should either resign from Congress or she should certainly resign from the foreign affairs committee.” Omar’s statement on Monday was the latest reckoning among Democrats of intense differences in their ranks …

First Somalian-American lawmaker Illhan Abdullahi Omar apologises for remarks that triggered anti-Semitism row
5 years, 11 months ago

First Somalian-American lawmaker Illhan Abdullahi Omar apologises for remarks that triggered anti-Semitism row

Firstpost  

Illhan Abdullahi Omar, a Democrat who was elected to the House of Representatives in November 2018, in a tweet on Sunday questioned the financial relationship between the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee and members of the Congress Washington: Illhan Abdullahi Omar, one of the first two Muslim women in the US Congress, has “unequivocally” apologised for her remarks which …

Ilhan Omar, AIPAC and the Democrats: Party rushes to defend Israel lobby against one woman
5 years, 11 months ago

Ilhan Omar, AIPAC and the Democrats: Party rushes to defend Israel lobby against one woman

Salon  

The year is still young, but so far the mainstream media has clearly demonstrated that it remains ill-equipped to recognize obviously bad-faith attacks promulgated by the right-wing. “But Congresswoman Omar’s use of anti-Semitic tropes and prejudicial accusations about Israel’s supporters is deeply offensive.” Democratic Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Max Rose, D-N.Y., swiftly slammed Omar' remarks as “deeply hurtful to …

Rep. Ilhan Omar 'Unequivocally' Apologizes For Tweets Dem Leaders Called Anti-Semitic
5 years, 11 months ago

Rep. Ilhan Omar 'Unequivocally' Apologizes For Tweets Dem Leaders Called Anti-Semitic

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Ilhan Omar on Monday apologized for controversial tweets critical of pro-Israel lobbying efforts after lawmakers from both parties accused her of using “anti-Semitic tropes.” “Anti-Semitism is real and I am grateful for Jewish allies and colleagues who are educating me on the painful history of anti-Semitic tropes,” the freshman lawmaker said in her statement. This is …

Rep. Ilhan Omar apologizes for tweet condemned as anti-Semitic
5 years, 11 months ago

Rep. Ilhan Omar apologizes for tweet condemned as anti-Semitic

LA Times  

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar has apologized for a widely condemned tweet suggesting that money drives politicians’ support for Israel. In a dramatic statement Monday, members of the House Democratic leadership said that while “legitimate criticism of Israel’s policies is protected by the values of free speech and democratic debate,” Omar’s “use of anti-Semitic tropes and prejudicial accusations about Israel’s top …

US politician Ilhan Omar apologises over Israel tweet
5 years, 11 months ago

US politician Ilhan Omar apologises over Israel tweet

Al Jazeera  

Muslim-American congresswoman Ilhan Omar “unequivocally” apologised on Monday for a tweet criticising a pro-Israel lobbyist group, after the post prompted reams of criticism from Republicans and many Democrats. Omar’s statement came after a wave of criticism from Republicans and many Democrats, in which they called on her to apologise for using “anti-Semitic tropes”. That’s the second anti-Semitic trope you’ve tweeted.” …

Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes 'Unequivocally' For Remarks Condemned As Anti-Semitic
5 years, 11 months ago

Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes 'Unequivocally' For Remarks Condemned As Anti-Semitic

NPR  

Rep. Ilhan Omar Apologizes 'Unequivocally' For Remarks Condemned As Anti-Semitic Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Updated at 3:30 p.m. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said she apologized "unequivocally" following a joint statement released by House Democratic leaders calling on her to do so. "Anti-Semitism is real," Omar tweeted Monday afternoon, "and I am grateful for …

Rep. Omar’s apology sets the right example (opinion)
5 years, 11 months ago

Rep. Omar’s apology sets the right example (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: David M. Perry is a journalist and historian. David M. Perry This issue is coming to my neighboring Congressional district at a time when I’ve never felt more Jewish. I am the grandson, on my mother’s side, of Carlos Israels, a Sephardic New York lawyer and former president of HIAS, a Jewish non-profit that provides aid to refugees. …

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