Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has reignited his feud with Representative Ilhan Omar, telling the Somali-born congresswoman to “go back” to her native country in a social media post that quickly set off a firestorm of political reactions.
According to a report from POLITICO, President Trump shared a video of Omar addressing a crowd on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, accompanied by the caption: “She should go back!” The video, which has circulated for several weeks among right-leaning online accounts, appeared to show Omar delivering remarks at a community event, though the exact timing and location remain unclear.
Omar, who represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, was born in Mogadishu, Somalia, and fled the country’s civil war at the age of eight. Her family spent four years in a Kenyan refugee camp before resettling in the United States in 1995. Five years later, in 2000, Omar became a U.S. citizen — a journey she often cites as the foundation of her political career and advocacy work.
The renewed comments by President Trump immediately drew strong reactions across social media. His post was amplified by prominent figures in the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, including activist Laura Loomer and several conservative influencers who reposted the message on X (formerly Twitter) and Truth Social. Within hours, Trump’s remarks were trending across political discussion circles online.
This latest exchange marks a continuation of a long-running dispute between President Trump and Representative Omar, one of the most outspoken progressive members of Congress. Omar, a member of “The Squad” — a group of left-leaning female lawmakers that includes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib — has frequently clashed with Trump over immigration, national security, and U.S. foreign policy.
In the POLITICO report, Trump’s allies said his post reflects growing frustration among conservatives who view Omar as unpatriotic and overly critical of the United States. “She’s constantly attacking the country that gave her everything,” one Trump campaign aide was quoted as saying.
President Trump has made similar remarks in the past. In September, during a meeting at the White House, he told reporters that he had met with the Somali president and joked that “maybe he’d like to take her back.” According to Trump’s recollection, the Somali leader allegedly replied, “I don’t want her.” That comment sparked outrage from Democrats and immigrant advocacy groups at the time.
During his previous term in office, President Trump frequently targeted Omar during campaign rallies, accusing her of “telling Americans how to run their country” despite her refugee background. His remarks often drew both criticism and applause, depending on the audience — highlighting the sharp political divide surrounding Omar’s presence in Congress.
While critics have accused Trump of stoking racial and xenophobic sentiment, his supporters argue that his statements reflect his frustration with what they see as anti-American rhetoric from certain lawmakers. “It’s about loyalty, not race,” one supporter posted online, defending Trump’s latest message.
Omar’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment following the President’s Truth Social post. However, she addressed the ongoing attacks in a recent interview on The Dean Obeidallah Show, saying she remains unfazed by what she called “political noise.”
“I have no worry,” Omar said during the interview. “I don’t know how they’d take away my citizenship and deport me. I’m not that 8-year-old girl who escaped war anymore. My kids are grown, I’m grown — I could live anywhere I want if I wanted to.”
Omar also noted that hearing such remarks has become “a weirdly normal thing” for her over the years, given how often she is singled out in political debates. “When you hear it every day, it loses its sting,” she said, emphasizing that her focus remains on legislative work and representing her constituents.
Political analysts suggest that Trump’s latest remarks could reignite debates around immigration, race, and patriotism — issues that have defined much of his political identity. Some see his renewed criticism of Omar as part of a broader strategy to energize his base ahead of the upcoming election cycle.
Despite the controversy, Trump’s approval ratings among conservative voters remain strong, particularly within the MAGA movement, where his unapologetic tone continues to resonate. For Omar, meanwhile, the episode serves as another reminder of how her background remains a flashpoint in American politics.
As the public discourse intensifies, both figures appear to be leaning into their respective narratives — Trump positioning himself as a defender of American values, and Omar presenting herself as proof that refugees can rise to the highest levels of U.S. government. The clash between them reflects not only personal animosity but also a deeper cultural divide shaping America’s political landscape.
