Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for the expulsion, denaturalization, and deportation of Rep. Ilhan Omar after she made comments prioritizing Somalia over America.
In a video, Omar referred to herself as “Somalian first” and “Muslim second,” emphasizing her dedication to Somali interests in the U.S.
Her remarks sparked outrage, with some calling for her resignation, citing her failure to prioritize American interests.
Expel from Congress, denaturalize and deport! https://t.co/UyjEmSSIoQ
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) January 30, 2024
“We as Somalians we love each other. There are areas of friction that led us to kill each other, but in reality, we are an organized society — brother and sisters, people of the same blood,” Omar said, adding, “People who know they are Somalians first, Muslims second, who protect one another, come to each other’s aid and to the aid of other Muslims too.”
“They will do what we want and nothing else. They must follow our orders and that is how we will safeguard the interests of Somalia,” she said.
“We live in the U.S., pay taxes in the U.S., and have a real voice,” she added, noting that “the U.S. is a country where one of your daughter is in Congress to represent your interest.”
“For as long as I am in the U.S. Congress, Somalia will never be in danger,” she said. “Sleep in comfort, knowing I am here to protect the interests of Somalia from inside the U.S. system.”
Various individuals, including House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, criticized Omar’s statements, with Donald Trump Jr. also expressing concern about representatives putting America last.
Listen to it all. It’s not hyperbole when we say our representatives are putting America last. https://t.co/I8WKmCd2bi
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 29, 2024
“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,” Emmer wrote. “She should resign in disgrace.”
“Terrorist sympathizer Ilhan Omar, in her own words: Somalian first. Muslim second. She never mentions America,” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said.
“She flaunts using her position as [a] 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,” she added.
“It’s not hyperbole when we say our representatives are putting America last,” Trump wrote.
