DeSantis Calls for Omar’s Removal from Congress
A clip resurfaced recently, showing Representative Ilhan Omar addressing a crowd and asserting her commitment to Somalia’s interests. The translation of her remarks sparked outrage among critics who accused her of prioritizing her birth country over the United States. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took to Twitter, demanding her expulsion from Congress and deportation.
Omar Defends Her Remarks
Omar, who fled Somalia during the Civil War and sought refuge in the US, has responded to the controversy, stating that the translation of her words was biased and inaccurate. She dismissed the allegations as propaganda and expressed her prayers for those making false claims.
She defended her stance, emphasizing that no nation can survive if its states engage in land lease negotiations without the consent of the federal government. Omar asserted her solidarity with Somalis both at home and in the diaspora, vowing that no amount of harassment or lies would change her commitment.
Omar’s Dig at DeSantis
While not directly addressing Governor DeSantis’s tweet, Omar took a swipe at his failed presidential campaign. Responding to an article speculating on his future aspirations, she mocked his potential for another unsuccessful run in 2028.
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