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Elon Musk accuses Ilhan Omar of treason, calls her a 'traitor to America'

Musk accused Omar of treason over remarks in a resurfaced clip about U.S. support for Somali interests.

Elon Musk accuses Ilhan Omar of treason, calls her a 'traitor to America'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
Dec 11, 2025
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Elon Musk called Rep. Ilhan Omar a “traitor to America” after a clip of her discussing U.S. support for Somali interests resurfaced. The article reports that Musk’s accusation followed President Donald Trump’s criticism of Omar.

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Representative criticized over remarks about U.S. support for Somali interests

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Elon Musk Accuses Ilhan Omar of Treason Over Somalia Remarks

Outlets agree that Elon Musk accused Rep. Ilhan Omar of treason over resurfaced 2024 remarks about Somalia, after President Donald Trump criticized her at a rally. Center outlets contextualize Musk’s accusation with Omar’s resurfaced remarks and Trump’s criticism, while noting an effort to obtain her response. Right-leaning outlets also recount the exchange, while one article links Omar’s remarks to Somali refugee-household welfare figures and alleged fraud.

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