Ilhan Omar

Man who assaulted US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sentenced to 14 months in prison

Anthony James Kazmierczak pleaded guilty in May and admitted to attacking Omar because he disagreed with her progressive political views.

A man shouts at U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) after spraying an unidentified liquid in her direction, during a town hall meeting days after a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal immigration agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 27, 2026 i
US Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) attends a news conference addressing the anti-Muslim comments made by Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO) towards Omar, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, November 30, 2021.

Ilhan Omar: Prove your Gaza genocide claims or stop making them - opinion

US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks behind a glass during a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's administration policies, in St. Paul, Minnesota, March 28, 2026.

Man pleads guilty to assaulting US lawmaker Ilhan Omar in January town hall

US Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-MN, speaks at a forum held by the Democratic Women's Caucus titled "Trump's Report Card: Failing Working Women” on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 4, 2026.

Fact-checking Ilhan Omar’s Ramadan accusation against the US - opinion


Biden blasts BDS: Why it matters

Biden's firm rejection of BDS contrasts with the views of several members of Congress led by Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), both of whom have explicitly endorsed BDS.

US President Joe Biden gestures after disembarking from a plane upon landing at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel March 8, 2016

Ilhan Omar's father dies of coronavirus

"It is with tremendous sadness and pain to say goodbye to my father," the Minnesota congresswoman tweeted.

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN), December 13, 2019.

Ted Cruz slams Ilhan Omar for 'opposition' to antisemitism resolution

The Twitter battle between the opposing politicians began when Cruz retweeted a video posted by ABC News of protesters tearing down a statue of Christopher Columbus.

Senator Ted Cruz: Boycotts and other attacks on the livelihood of Jews have been part of antisemitism for centuries.

Ilhan Omar: Israel has too much influence on Trump administration

"There’s an alarming connection to the really destructive policies Israel is proposing and how much of it is being rubber stamped by this administration."

US Reps Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) hold a news conference after Democrats in the US Congress moved to formally condemn President Donald Trump's attacks on four minority congresswomen on Capitol Hill in Washington

Tucker Carlson slams Ilhan Omar as 'loathsome' over Flynn comments

"Can a single human actually be as loathsome as Ilhan Omar? It's hard to believe. She's like a parody of repulsiveness," the Fox News anchor said.

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN), December 13, 2019.

Ilhan Omar introduces bill cancelling rent, mortgage payments amid coronavirus

In order to counterbalance the inevitable loss in revenue property owners will incur while waiving tenant payments, the legislation intends to install a relief fund to cover the losses.

Rep. Ilhan Omar has made wearing a headscarf seem fashionable, chic and powerful.

Whitewashing the Holocaust, antisemitism and Bernie Sanders

Omar learned to run successfully for Congress – a challenge far more difficult than avoiding the use of antisemitic comments.

THOUSANDS OF New Yorkers gather in Foley Square last week at the No Hate. No Fear. solidarity march against the rise of antisemitism

Ilhan Omar, Corbyn slammed by Jews for remarks on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Both Ilhan Omar and Jeremy Corbyn tweeted in support of Holocaust Remembrance Day, immediately drawing criticism from Jewish organizations.

Rep. Ilhan Omar has made wearing a headscarf seem fashionable, chic and powerful.

Thousands call for congressmen to withdraw support for 'antisemitic' CAIR

Over 9,000 Americans have signed a petition calling on 120 members who recently wrote letters of support to CAIR to renounce their backing, arguing that they cannot also be against racism.

Rep. Ilhan Omar has made wearing a headscarf seem fashionable, chic and powerful.

Ilhan Omar: Deal of the Century is theft, erasure

"This political stunt gets us no closer to peace or justice. As a member of Congress, I consider it a non-starter," tweeted Tlaib.

U.S. Reps Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) hold a news conference after Democrats in the U.S. Congress moved to formally condemn President Donald Trump's attacks on four minority congresswomen on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 15, 2019