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Omar confronted on camera over GOP proposal targeting foreign-born lawmakers: 'Good luck to her'

Omar dismissed Mace’s proposal and denied a claim that she was under investigation over her immigration status.

Omar confronted on camera over GOP proposal targeting foreign-born lawmakers: 'Good luck to her'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 25, 2026
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Rep. Nancy Mace proposed a constitutional amendment barring foreign-born people from serving in Congress and certain other federal roles, and Rep. Ilhan Omar dismissed it. Mace also accused Omar and two other lawmakers of lacking loyalty to the United States; Omar denied a separate claim that she was under investigation.

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Representative responding to Mace’s proposed amendment and denying a reported investigation

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Representative proposing an amendment restricting foreign-born people from federal office

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Lawmaker singled out by Mace in her statement about the proposal

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Vice President who indicated Omar faced an investigation related to her immigration status

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Lawmaker singled out by Mace in her statement about the proposal

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Ilhan Omar Responds to Nancy Mace's Officeholding Proposal

Nancy Mace proposed a constitutional amendment requiring natural-born citizenship for members of Congress and certain federal roles. Ilhan Omar dismissed the proposal and said she did not expect it to advance. Center outlets present the proposal as affecting foreign-born lawmakers and portray Omar as dismissive. Right-leaning outlets also center her dismissal, but more often add Mace's loyalty accusations or a separate dual-citizenship bill.

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