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

Musk accused Omar of treason over remarks in which she said she would protect Somalia’s interests.

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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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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