President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm on Sunday night after suggesting that Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar should be jailed or deported to Somalia. In a series of Truth Social posts, the President linked the Minnesota congresswoman to a massive state fraud scandal and criticized her recent comments about the United States.
"There is 19 Billion Dollars in Minnesota Somalia Fraud," Trump declared, labeling Omar a "fake 'Congresswoman'" who "hates the USA." He asserted that she should be "sent back to Somalia" to help "MAKE SOMALIA GREAT AGAIN!"
The President's remarks come as the DOJ and FBI intensify their investigation into allegations of wide-ranging fraud within Minnesota's social services programs. The administration has already frozen SNAP funding to the state as part of a "decade-long" fraud probe that officials say involves billions in taxpayer dollars.
The "U.S. God---- States" Controversy
The President's attack also centered on Omar’s recent referral to the country as the "U.S. God---- States" during an impassioned speech about ICE operations. The comment drew immediate condemnation from across the aisle, including Senator Mike Lee, who questioned the consequences for such rhetoric.
Elon Musk notably replied to Lee’s query on X, suggesting "Whatever the penalty is for treason." Omar has fired back at her critics, labeling the investigation into her personal life as "sick" and accusing Republicans of weaponizing her background to distract from policy failures.
Clashes Over ICE and Unrest
Trump also accused Omar and Governor Tim Walz of using protests against ICE as a "smokescreen" for the state’s financial scandals. He questioned why Minnesota leaders were fighting the removal of "violent criminals" and murderers from their communities.
"Why is Minnesota fighting this?" the President asked. He characterized the protesters in Minneapolis as "professional agitators and anarchists" who are being enabled by local Democrat leadership.
As the DHS continues its "Metro Surge" in the Twin Cities, the administration remains "locked and loaded" to enforce federal immigration laws. The President has vowed that the "day of reckoning" is coming for those involved in the $18 billion-plus fraud, promising that his team is "on it."