Rep. Ilhan Omar urged to resign over alleged ‘Somalia-backed’ remarks
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
6:12 PM – Monday, January 29, 2024
Minnesota Democrat Representative Ilhan Omar faced intense backlash after delivering a speech that critics claim “supported Somali interests.” House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) called for her resignation, sparking a heated debate on social media.
Congresswoman Omar (D-Minn.) is now facing immense backlash from the media, American citizens, and politicians over remarks that she purportedly made about Somalia during a speech in Minneapolis on January 27th.
“Ilhan Omar’s appalling, Somalia-first comments are a slap in the face to the Minnesotans she was elected to serve and a direct violation of her oath of office,” House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) said on X, formerly Twitter. “She should resign in disgrace.”
In a translated video of her remarks made in Somali over the weekend, Omar, who is the first Somali-American member of Congress, seemed to reassure the Somali-American people that she would do everything within her power to breakaway the Republic of Somaliland from entering into a sea-access agreement with landlocked Ethiopia.
Somalia and Ethiopia have undergone a prolonged disagreement over a territory that Somalia claims as its own, known as Somaliland. Nevertheless, Somaliland, formally known as the Republic of Somaliland, claims to be an independent state, it is not acknowledged by other countries.
Somalia recently asserted its territorial claims to Somaliland and has denounced any opposition as an “act of aggression” in an agreement between Ethiopian authorities and those of the unrecognized state.
However, the congresswoman is now claiming that someone had mistranslated her remarks during the speech.
“It’s not only slanted but completely off,” Omar explained regarding the subtitles in a clip of her speech shared by Republic of Somaliland Foreign Minister Rhoda Elmi. “But I wouldn’t expect more from these propagandists. I pray for them and for their sanity. No nation state can survive if its states start to get involved in land lease negotiations with other countries without the consent of the federal government…”
“While I am in Congress, no one will take Somalia’s sea,” Omar said during the speech, according to the video’s translation. “The United States will not back others to rob us. So, do not lose sleep over that.”
After being posted on X (Twitter), the video of the Minnesota lawmaker’s speech went viral, garnering over 2.6 million views.
“Take note of Omar’s public conduct,” Elmi urged House leadership, claiming that the speech was “unbecoming [of] a United States Congresswoman.”
Additionally, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) criticized Omar on social media for promising to defend Somalia while opposing efforts to strengthen the border between the United States and Mexico.
“Terrorist sympathizer Ilhan Omar in her own words: Somalian first. Muslim second. She never mentions America,” Greene said. “She flaunts using her position as congresswoman to protect Somalia’s border while our border is invaded by MILLIONS of illegals who are a danger to America. These people hate America and they’re so emboldened by the Democrats’ disdain for our country, they’re not even trying to hide it anymore.”
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What is the impact of the social media backlash and criticism on Congresswoman Omar’s political career
Title: Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Faces Backlash Over Controversial Speech on Somali Interests
Introduction:
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, is currently facing intense backlash following a speech she delivered that critics argue “supported Somali interests.” The remarks have ignited a heated debate on social media, with calls for her resignation from House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, a Republican.
Background:
During a speech delivered in Minneapolis on January 27th, Congresswoman Omar reassured the Somali-American community that she would do everything within her power to prevent the Republic of Somaliland from entering into a sea-access agreement with landlocked Ethiopia. This stance has sparked controversy due to the prolonged disagreement between Somalia and Ethiopia over the territory claimed by Somalia, known as Somaliland.
Controversial Remarks:
In a translated video of her remarks made in Somali, Omar appeared to prioritize Somali interests over those of her constituents. Critics claim that her remarks undermine her responsibilities as a congresswoman elected to serve the citizens of Minnesota. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer denounced her comments, stating that they were a direct violation of her oath of office, and called for her resignation.
Omar’s Response:
Congresswoman Omar has defended herself, stating that her remarks were mistranslated and misunderstood. She explained that the subtitles in a clip of her speech shared by Republic of Somaliland Foreign Minister Rhoda Elmi were not only slanted but completely off. Omar emphasized that no nation state can survive if its states engage in land lease negotiations with other countries without the consent of the federal government.
Social Media Backlash and Criticism:
The video of Omar’s speech went viral on social media platforms, garnering over 2.6 million views. Ambassador Rhoda J Elmi and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Omar for her statements. Elmi urged House leadership to take note of Omar’s conduct, describing it as unbecoming of a United States Congresswoman. Greene accused Omar of being a terrorist sympathizer and prioritizing Somali interests over American interests.
Conclusion:
Representative Ilhan Omar is facing significant backlash over her speech supporting Somali interests. The controversy stems from concerns about prioritizing foreign interests over those of her own constituents. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how Omar will address the criticism and whether it will impact her political career.
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