A sitting congresswoman who swore an oath to defend America just called it “the U.S. goddamn States” while praising Somalia in comparison.
Story Snapshot
- Representative Ilhan Omar used profanity to reference America during a speech to Democratic leaders
- She condemned ICE while drawing favorable comparisons between Somalia and the United States
- The remarks highlight ongoing tensions between progressive immigration advocacy and national loyalty
- Conservative outlets frame this as the latest example of anti-American sentiment from the Minnesota congresswoman
When Gratitude Turns to Contempt
Representative Ilhan Omar’s journey from Somali refugee to U.S. congresswoman took a stunning turn when she referred to her adopted homeland as “the U.S. goddamn States” during recent remarks to Democratic party leaders. The Minnesota Democrat, who fled Somalia’s civil war and later swore an oath to defend the Constitution, used the profanity-laced phrase while launching into criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Omar’s comments reportedly included favorable comparisons between Somalia and America under recent immigration policies. This represents a remarkable contrast from someone whose family benefited from America’s refugee resettlement program. The timing of these remarks, amid heightened immigration debates, suggests a calculated political message rather than an emotional outburst.
The Pattern of Provocative Rhetoric
This latest controversy fits within Omar’s established pattern of inflammatory statements about America. Since taking office in 2019, she has consistently positioned herself as a sharp critic of U.S. policies, often drawing from her refugee background to justify her positions. Her previous controversies have included minimizing the September 11 attacks and making statements widely viewed as anti-Semitic.
The congresswoman’s defense of certain Somali cultural practices, including references to female genital mutilation as “rich cultural heritage” in Minnesota contexts, has already raised questions about her priorities. These incidents collectively paint a picture of someone who seems more comfortable criticizing America than celebrating the opportunities it provided her family.
ICE Under Attack From Within
Omar’s specific targeting of ICE reflects the progressive movement’s broader strategy to delegitimize immigration enforcement. By attacking the federal agency tasked with enforcing immigration law, she essentially argues that America has no right to control its borders or remove those who entered illegally. This position directly contradicts the oath she took as a congresswoman to uphold federal law.
'The U.S. Goddamn States': Ilhan Omar Slams America and ICE in Unhinged Rant
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The irony cannot be overlooked: someone who benefited from America’s legal immigration system now condemns efforts to maintain that system’s integrity. Her attack on ICE while praising Somalia suggests a fundamental misunderstanding of why her family fled Somalia in the first place. The very lawlessness she seems to advocate for America is what made Somalia uninhabitable for her family.
A Question of Loyalty and Perspective
The “goddamn States” comment raises serious questions about Omar’s fitness to serve in Congress. While criticism of government policies is both expected and healthy in a democracy, using profanity to describe the nation itself crosses a line that most Americans would find unacceptable from their representatives. This goes beyond policy disagreement into personal contempt for the country she represents.
Omar’s apparent inability to distinguish between criticizing specific policies and attacking America itself reveals a troubling mindset. Her favorable comparison to Somalia—a country still struggling with basic governance—suggests either profound ignorance of global realities or deliberate provocation designed to energize her progressive base while alienating mainstream Americans.
Sources:
American Thinker – In Minnesota, the state calls Somali FGM a ‘rich cultural heritage’
Townhall – ‘The U.S. Goddamn States’: Ilhan Omar Slams America and ICE in Unhinged Rant