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(New York, New York) – A social media post attributed to Ilhan Omar is drawing sharp criticism after she referred to former President Donald Trump as the “leader of the Pedophile Protection Party” and made comments referencing execution in Somalia.
The remarks were made on X (formerly Twitter) in response to comments from Trump, who had recently criticized Omar during a public appearance. In her post, Omar accused Trump of attempting to deflect attention from scrutiny surrounding his name appearing in discussions about the Epstein case.
Her statement quickly went viral, prompting backlash from political opponents and calls for disciplinary action in Congress.
Some critics are urging House leadership — including Mike Johnson — to consider formal censure or removal from committee assignments. Others argue the rhetoric on both sides has intensified and reflects the broader breakdown of political discourse.
Omar has not issued an additional clarification beyond the original post. Supporters say her comments were meant as political criticism, while detractors contend they crossed a line.
The controversy comes amid already heightened partisan tensions in Washington, where lawmakers have increasingly used social media to engage in sharp exchanges.
