Former President Trump reignited his long-running feud with Representative Ilhan Omar after posting a video of her speaking, alongside a post questioning her allegiance because of her Somali heritage. In one instance, Trump claimed he asked the Somali president to “take her back,” saying the leader refused.

Omar, a Somali-born refugee who became a U.S. citizen and serves in Congress, defended herself by emphasizing her commitment to the United States. She rejected Trump’s portrayal of her critiques of U.S. policy as disloyal, saying they matched her duty to serve her constituents and the country. She accused Trump of using rhetoric to target minorities and immigrants, while Trump and his supporters framed his comments as protecting “American values” and questioning the loyalty of elected officials.

The episode underscores broader themes of national identity, belonging and political polarization in the U.S. To Trump’s supporters, his remarks reinforce a stance of “America First” and scrutiny of foreign-born officials; to critics, they reflect exclusionary nationalism and civic distress over rhetoric that targets minority lawmakers. With the 2026 elections looming, the spotlight on Omar’s background and Trump’s comments fuels discussions about patriotism, diversity and representation in Congress.

In short: this is more than a personal spat—it highlights how questions of heritage, citizenship and political loyalty continue to shape U.S. political discourse. As both sides dig in, the conflict between Trump and Omar serves as a flashpoint in the larger cultural and ideological divide.