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Ilhan Omar is a Democratic congresswoman representing Minnesota's 5th congressional district, which includes parts of Minneapolis and surrounding municipalities.

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Ilhan Omar
stated on December 1, 2019 in an interview:

The U.S. spends "57 cents on the dollar on defense."

By Tom Kertscher • December 13, 2019
Ilhan Omar
stated on October 12, 2019 in a tweet:

"The 1% is paying less in taxes than everyone else."

By Louis Jacobson • October 16, 2019
Ilhan Omar
stated on June 5, 2019 in a tweet:

"Every day on average 500 people die from gun violence."

By Tom Kertscher • June 12, 2019
Ilhan Omar
stated on March 23, 2019 in a speech:

Says that the Council on American-Islamic Relations was founded in response to 9/11.

By Angie Drobnic Holan • April 15, 2019
Ilhan Omar
stated on February 27, 2019 in a tweet:

"#MichaelCohen: Convicted of lying to Congress re: Russia investigation … #ElliottAbrams: Convicted of lying to Congress re: arming Contra death squads"

By Jon Greenberg • March 1, 2019

Facebook posts
stated on January 27, 2023 in a Facebook post:

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is "facing 40 years in prison and deportation after seven new crimes uncovered."

By Tom Kertscher • February 2, 2023
Facebook posts
stated on January 29, 2023 in a Facebook post:

“BREAKING GOP approves resolution to expel Omar from Congress! It’s over for her!”

By Ciara O'Rourke • January 31, 2023
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stated on March 18, 2019 in a Facebook post:

After learning some officers are Jewish, “Ilhan Omar says police shouldn’t exist.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • April 12, 2021
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stated on January 16, 2020 in a Facebook post:

Says if you take the oath of office on the Koran, “then you have committed treason.”

By Ciara O'Rourke • February 20, 2020
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stated on January 30, 2020 in a Facebook post:

Says a photo shows Ilhan Omar without a head scarf.

By Ciara O'Rourke • February 20, 2020

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