Ouch! It looks like Congresswoman Ilhan Omar isn’t taking any heat from former President Donald Trump lying down. When Trump recently took a jab at her understanding of the U.S. Constitution, Omar had a sharp comeback ready, reminding him of a key difference between them: her ability to actually read it.
Trump’s Remarks and Omar’s Response
During a recent interview on Fox News, Trump, while discussing Democrats, referred to them as “crazed lunatics.” He specifically mentioned a congresswoman born in Somalia, implying she came from a place with no structure like police or military. He questioned how someone from such a background could lecture the U.S. on running the country and understanding the Constitution.
This wasn’t the first time Trump has targeted Omar, who is the only member of Congress born in Somalia. He’s frequently used her and other progressive women of color to paint the Democratic Party as “radical.” Remember back in 2019 when he infamously told Omar and Rashida Tlaib to “go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came”? Yeah, that didn’t go over well.
A Direct Jab Back
When a clip of Trump’s latest comments reached Congresswoman Omar, she didn’t miss a beat. She fired back with a witty retort: “Unlike you, I can read and that’s why I know what the constitution says.” It’s a pretty direct way of saying she’s informed and he might not be.
This exchange highlights the ongoing political sparring between Trump and progressive Democrats. Omar, along with figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley, have often been the focus of Trump’s rhetoric, used to define the opposition.
More Than Just a Tweet
Trump also took a shot at Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, labeling her with his common “Low IQ” insult. This pattern of personal attacks, often aimed at women of color in Congress, has become a hallmark of his political style. Omar’s response, however, focuses on substance and knowledge, directly contrasting her with Trump’s approach.
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