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"I hope you aren't drunk": Rep. Ilhan Omar Claps Back Against A Congresswoman's Islamophobic Comment

Omar replied to Mace’s post with a denial of any connection to Iran’s late leader and a pointed comment about Mace’s drinking.

"I hope you aren't drunk": Rep. Ilhan Omar Claps Back Against A Congresswoman's Islamophobic Comment
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Rep. Ilhan Omar responded on X after Rep. Nancy Mace posted a message implying Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib supported Iran’s late Supreme Leader. The article also describes the lawmakers’ opposing statements about President Trump’s actions in Iran.

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Representative who responded to Nancy Mace’s post

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Representative whose post prompted Omar’s response

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President whose actions in Iran are criticized by Omar and Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib
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Representative targeted by Mace’s post and critic of Trump’s actions in Iran

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Ilhan Omar and Nancy Mace Exchange Posts After Iran Strikes

Omar and Mace traded posts after Mace suggested Omar and Rashida Tlaib were mourning Khamenei’s death; Omar rejected the implication and accused Mace of posting while drunk. Left-leaning outlets cast Mace’s post as anti-Muslim mockery and Omar’s reply as a rebuttal, sometimes adding Omar’s criticism of Trump’s Iran action. Center outlets treat it mainly as a personal feud, generally recounting both lawmakers’ remarks. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the clash, with coverage ridiculing Omar and presenting Mace’s attacks approvingly alongside a more even account of both lawmakers’ remarks.

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