A resurfaced video of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, a prominent member of the progressive “Squad,” has ignited fresh controversy, with conservatives slamming her remarks about the “radicalization of White men.”
In the 2018 interview with Al-Jazeera, Omar made the following claim while discussing domestic terrorism threats in the U.S.:
“I would say our country should be more fearful of White men across our country, because they are actually causing most of the deaths within this country.”
She added, “And so if fear was the driving force of policies to keep America safe, Americans safe inside of this country, we should be profiling, monitoring, and creating policies to fight the radicalization of White men.”
The video was re-shared this week by major conservative influencers like Laura Loomer and Libs of TikTok, racking up millions of views and prompting an intense backlash online—including from within the Biden administration.
Vice President JD Vance didn’t hold back, writing on X: “This isn’t just sick; it’s actually genocidal language. What a disgrace this person is.”
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) echoed the outrage, saying on X, “This is blatant racism. Who condemns it?”
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), the GOP House Majority Whip, also weighed in, blasting Omar: “@ilhanMN never ceases to be an embarrassment for Minnesota.”
Conservative commentator Paul Szypula went further, claiming: “There’s never been a more anti-American member of Congress than Ilhan Omar.”
In response to the uproar, Omar’s office directed Fox News Digital to her recent post on X defending her comments. Omar explained: “In this nearly 8yr old clip, I am referring to the rise of white nationalism in an annual report issued by the Anti-Defamation League that said white supremacists were responsible for 78 percent of ‘extremist-related murders.’ PS you should look up what ‘genocidal’ actually means when you’re actively supporting a genocide taking place in Gaza.”
This latest controversy follows another dust-up involving Omar earlier this month. She was caught on video telling Daily Caller News Foundation reporter Myles Morell to “f— off” after he questioned her about Democratic lawmakers visiting El Salvador to support Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant deported by the Trump administration.
Doubling down on her defiance after the video spread, Omar posted: “I said what I said. You and all your miserable trolls can f— off.”
She should be tried and convicted of anti American activities and deported back to Somalia where she belongs.
I have been saying that for a long time. It seems to fall on deaf ears…
She came here illegally and should be removed from congress and sent back to Somalia since she loves it so much.
America needs to stop rescuing people from the muslim countries who end up hating America.
I agree with Charlie-send her back to Samalia that is where she belongs. She doesn’t deserve American Citizenship She keeps proving she hates our country. She is the personification of why it is so important to know who we vote for. She lied to get into this country, and married her brother-incest is a crime in the U.S.A. Do any of her kids belong to her brother?
I wish she would take that head scarf and shove down her throat.