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Elon Musk suggests Ilhan Omar committed 'treason' with 2024 pro-Somalia remarks after Trump rants about lawmaker at rally

Trump criticized Omar at a Pennsylvania rally and said, “We ought to get her the hell out.”

Elon Musk suggests Ilhan Omar committed 'treason' with 2024 pro-Somalia remarks after Trump rants about lawmaker at rally
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
Dec 10, 2025
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Elon Musk accused Rep. Ilhan Omar of “treason” over resurfaced 2024 remarks about protecting Somalia’s interests. The comments followed President Trump’s rally attack on Omar, who responded by calling his remarks bigoted lies.

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President whose rally remarks targeted Omar

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Representative whose 2024 remarks about protecting Somalia’s interests resurfaced

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Tom Emmer
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House Majority Whip who called on Omar to resign over her remarks

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Trump Criticizes Ilhan Omar and Somali-Americans

Outlets agree that Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar and made disparaging remarks about Somali-Americans. Several also report that he called for her removal or deportation. Left-leaning outlets frame the remarks as attacks on Somali-Americans, emphasizing condemnation, solidarity and reported threats. Center outlets focus on officials’ responses, including defenses of Somali residents and lawmakers’ mixed reactions. Right-leaning outlets focus more on Omar’s statements and Minnesota fraud allegations, with some treating Trump’s criticism as justified.

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