History of Ilhan Omar in Timeline
Ilhan Omar is a prominent American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district since 2019. As a member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives (2017-2019), representing a portion of Minneapolis. Her congressional district encompasses all of Minneapolis and some of its adjacent suburbs. Omar is known for her progressive political views and advocacy on various social and economic issues, making her a notable figure in contemporary American politics.
1963: DFL held the district
Since 1963, the DFL has held Minnesota's 5th congressional district without interruption.
October 4, 1982: Ilhan Omar's birth
On October 4, 1982, Ilhan Abdullahi Omar was born in Mogadishu, Somalia.
1982: Elliott Abrams' doubts about deaths in El Mozote massacre
In 1982, Elliott Abrams, later questioned by Ilhan Omar in 2019 regarding his appointment as Special Representative for Venezuela, initially doubted the number of reported deaths in the El Mozote massacre in El Salvador.
1991: Elliott Abrams convicted for withholding information from Congress
In 1991, Elliott Abrams, later questioned by Ilhan Omar in 2019 regarding his appointment as Special Representative for Venezuela, faced two misdemeanor convictions for withholding information from Congress about the Iran–Contra affair, for which he was later pardoned by George H. W. Bush.
1994: CAIR founded
In 1994, the Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR) was founded. Ilhan Omar referenced CAIR in a 2019 speech.
1995: Family secured asylum in the U.S.
In 1995, Ilhan Omar's family secured asylum in the U.S. and arrived in New York, later settling in Minneapolis.
2000: Became a U.S. citizen
In 2000, at the age of 17, Ilhan Omar became a U.S. citizen.
2001: Many new members joined CAIR after the 9/11 attacks
Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, many new members joined the Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR), which was referenced by Ilhan Omar in a speech in 2019.
2001: Graduated from Thomas Edison High School
In 2001, Ilhan Omar graduated from Thomas Edison High School.
2002: Engaged to Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi
In 2002, Ilhan Omar became engaged to Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi (né Aden). She has stated they had an unofficial, faith-based Islamic marriage.
2006: Community Nutrition Educator at University of Minnesota
In 2006, Ilhan Omar began working as a community nutrition educator at the University of Minnesota.
2008: Divorced Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi
Ilhan Omar has said that she and Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi divorced within their faith tradition in 2008.
2009: Married Ahmed Nur Said Elmi
In 2009, Ilhan Omar married Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, a British Somali.
2009: End of role as Community Nutrition Educator
In 2009, Ilhan Omar's time as a community nutrition educator at the University of Minnesota came to an end.
2011: Divorced Ahmed Nur Said Elmi and reconciled with Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi
According to Ilhan Omar, in 2011 she and Ahmed Nur Said Elmi had a faith-based divorce and she reconciled with Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi.
2011: Graduated from North Dakota State University
In 2011, Ilhan Omar graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor's degree in political science and international studies.
2012: Had third child with Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi
In 2012, Ilhan Omar and Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi had a third child together.
2012: Campaign Manager for Kari Dziedzic
In 2012, Ilhan Omar served as campaign manager for Kari Dziedzic's reelection campaign for the Minnesota State Senate.
2012: Tweet about Israel
In 2012, Ilhan Omar tweeted that "Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel." The comment was criticized as drawing on antisemitic tropes.
2013: Managed Andrew Johnson's campaign
In 2013, Ilhan Omar managed Andrew Johnson's campaign for Minneapolis City Council and subsequently served as his senior policy aide.
2013: Child Nutrition Outreach Coordinator
In 2013, Ilhan Omar worked as a child nutrition outreach coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Education.
February 4, 2014: Attacked and injured at DFL caucus
On February 4, 2014, Ilhan Omar, who was organizing the event as a policy aide to Minneapolis City Councilman Andrew Johnson, was attacked and injured by multiple attendees during a DFL caucus for Minnesota's House of Representatives District 60B. She sustained a concussion and was hospitalized.
February 2014: Attacked at precinct caucus
In February 2014, Ilhan Omar was attacked and injured by five people during a contentious precinct caucus.
2014: Joint tax filing issue
In 2014, Ilhan Omar jointly filed taxes with a man she was not legally married to, according to the Campaign Finance Board's investigation.
September 2015: Director of Policy Initiatives
As of September 2015, Ilhan Omar was the Director of Policy Initiatives of the Women Organizing Women Network, advocating for women from East Africa to take on civic and political leadership roles.
2015: Joint tax filing issue continued
In 2015, Ilhan Omar continued to jointly file taxes with a man she was not legally married to, according to the Campaign Finance Board's investigation.
2015: Received Community Leadership Award from Mshale
In 2015, Ilhan Omar received the Community Leadership Award from Mshale, an African immigrant media outlet based in Minneapolis. The prize is awarded annually on a readership basis.
2015: End of role as senior policy aide
In 2015, Ilhan Omar's role as senior policy aide came to an end.
2016: Ran for Minnesota House of Representatives
In 2016, Ilhan Omar ran for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 60B and won the general election, becoming the first Somali-American legislator in the United States.
2016: Tax filing correction
In 2016, Ilhan Omar's attorney and accountants filed a correction to the joint tax filings.
2016: Israel Approved Visit by U.S. Representatives Co-sponsored by Miftah
In 2016, Israel approved a visit by five U.S. representatives to Israel that Miftah co-sponsored. This occurred before Israel enacted its anti-BDS law, which later played a role in the ban of Omar and Tlaib in 2019.
January 3, 2017: Term began in Minnesota House
On January 3, 2017, Ilhan Omar's term began in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
2017: Legally divorced Ahmed Nur Said Elmi
In 2017, Ilhan Omar and Ahmed Nur Said Elmi legally divorced.
2017: Served in Minnesota House of Representatives
In 2017, Ilhan Omar served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing part of Minneapolis.
2017: Named one of Time magazine's "Firsts: Women who are changing the world"
In 2017, Time magazine named Ilhan Omar among its "Firsts: Women who are changing the world," a special report on 46 women who broke barriers in their respective disciplines, and featured her on the cover of its September 18 issue.
2017: Assistant minority leader
In 2017, during her tenure as state representative for District 60B, Ilhan Omar was an assistant minority leader for the DFL caucus.
February 2018: Featured in Vogue as one of the "five families who are changing the world"
In February 2018, Ilhan Omar's family was named one of the "five families who are changing the world as we know it" by Vogue in their February 2018 issue featuring photographs by Annie Leibovitz.
June 5, 2018: Filed to run for U.S. House
On June 5, 2018, Ilhan Omar filed to run for the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota's 5th congressional district.
September 2018: Called progressive rising star
In September 2018, Jeff Cirillo of Roll Call called Ilhan Omar a "progressive rising star".
October 2018: Criticism of Saudi Arabia's Human Rights Record
In October 2018, Ilhan Omar criticized Saudi Arabia's human rights abuses and the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen. She specifically condemned the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, stating it should be the last evil act committed by the Saudi government. She also called for a boycott of the Saudi regime in October 2018.
2018: Prime target of online hate speech during midterm elections
According to a 2018 study by the Social Science Research Council of more than 113,000 tweets about Muslim candidates in the weeks leading up to the 2018 midterm elections, Ilhan Omar "was the prime target. Roughly half of the 90,000 tweets mentioning her included hate speech or Islamophobic or anti-immigrant language."
2018: Legally married Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi
In 2018, Ilhan Omar and Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi legally married.
2018: Authored 38 bills
In 2018, Ilhan Omar authored 38 bills during the legislative session.
2018: Criticism for Statements about Israel
In 2018, Ilhan Omar faced criticism for statements she made about Israel before joining the Minnesota legislature, specifically a 2012 tweet where she stated "Israel has hypnotized the world." This statement was considered by some as employing antisemitic tropes, leading to widespread criticism in 2018.
2018: Featured in Maroon 5's "Girls Like You" music video
In 2018, Ilhan Omar was featured in the music video for Maroon 5's "Girls Like You" featuring Cardi B.
2018: Accusations of campaign finance violations
In 2018, Republican state representative Steve Drazkowski publicly accused Ilhan Omar of campaign finance violations.
2018: Time for Ilhan documentary film released
In 2018, the documentary film Time for Ilhan (directed by Norah Shapiro, produced by Jennifer Steinman Sternin and Chris Newberry) chronicles Ilhan Omar's political campaign. It was selected to show at the Tribeca Film Festival and the Mill Valley Film Festival.
January 2019: Denounced Trump administration's recognition of Juan Guaidó as Venezuelan interim president
In January 2019, amid the Venezuelan presidential crisis, Ilhan Omar, along with Democrats Ro Khanna and Tulsi Gabbard, denounced the Trump administration's decision to recognize Juan Guaidó, the president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, as Venezuela's interim president. She described Trump's action as a "U.S. backed coup" and said that the U.S. should not "hand pick" foreign leaders and should support "Mexico, Uruguay & the Vatican's efforts to facilitate a peaceful dialogue."
February 2019: Questioned Elliott Abrams' appointment as Special Representative for Venezuela
In February 2019, Ilhan Omar questioned whether Elliott Abrams, whom Trump appointed as Special Representative for Venezuela in January 2019, was the correct choice given his past support of right-wing authoritarian regimes in El Salvador and Guatemala, his initial doubts about the number of reported deaths in the El Mozote massacre in 1982, and his two 1991 misdemeanor convictions for withholding information from Congress about the Iran–Contra affair, for which he was later pardoned by George H. W. Bush.
February 2019: Controversy over "It's All About the Benjamins" Comment
In February 2019, after Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy threatened action against Omar for supporting the BDS movement, Omar responded to a comment by journalist Glenn Greenwald with "It's All About the Benjamins," alluding to U.S. $100 bills. This led to accusations of using an antisemitic trope regarding Jews and money in February 2019.
February 2019: FBI arrested man plotting to assassinate Omar
In February 2019, the FBI arrested United States Coast Guard Lieutenant Christopher Paul Hasson, who was allegedly plotting to assassinate various journalists and political figures in the United States, including Ilhan Omar. According to prosecutors, Hasson is a self-described "long time White Nationalist" and former skinhead who wanted to use violence to "establish a white homeland." Prosecutors also alleged that Hasson was in contact with an American neo-Nazi leader, stockpiled weapons, and compiled a hit list.
February 27, 2019: Remarks on Allegiance to a Foreign Country
On February 27, 2019, Ilhan Omar stated that it is OK for people to push for allegiance to a foreign country, which was quickly criticized as allegedly drawing on antisemitic tropes. This prompted responses from House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Eliot Engel and House Appropriations Committee chairwoman Nita Lowey, leading to an online exchange on February 27, 2019.
March 7, 2019: House Resolution Condemning Bigotry
On March 7, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 407–23 to condemn "anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, racism and other forms of bigotry" in response to Omar's remarks concerning Israel. This resolution was passed after controversy surrounding her comments, aiming to address various forms of prejudice on March 7, 2019.
March 2019: Addressed rally in support of Minnesota bill banning gay conversion therapy
In March 2019, Ilhan Omar addressed a rally in support of a Minnesota bill that aimed to ban gay conversion therapy within the state. She had previously co-sponsored a similar bill while serving in the Minnesota House.
March 2019: Criticism of Barack Obama's Border Policies
In a March 2019 interview with Politico, Ilhan Omar criticized Barack Obama's "caging of kids" along the Mexican border. She later accused Politico of distorting her comments. She clarified that she was contrasting Trump's policies with Obama's in March 2019.
April 7, 2019: Patrick Carlineo Jr. arrested for threatening Omar
On April 7, 2019, Patrick Carlineo Jr., was arrested for threatening to assault and murder Ilhan Omar in a phone call to her office. He reportedly told investigators that he did not want Muslims in the government.
April 11, 2019: New York Post ran controversial cover about Omar and 9/11
On April 11, 2019, the front page of the New York Post featured an image of the World Trade Center burning following the September 11 terrorist attacks and a quotation from a speech Ilhan Omar gave the previous month. The headline read, "REP. ILHAN OMAR: 9/11 WAS 'SOME PEOPLE DID SOMETHING'", and a caption underneath added, "Here's your something ... 2,977 people dead by terrorism."
April 2019: Received more death threats after Trump's comments about her and 9/11
In April 2019, Ilhan Omar said that she had received more death threats after then-President Trump made comments about her and 9/11, "many directly referencing or replying to the president's video".
May 2019: Introduced legislation to sanction Brunei over anti-LGBTQ+ law
In May 2019, Ilhan Omar introduced legislation aimed at sanctioning Brunei in response to a recently enacted law that imposed the death penalty for homosexual sex and adultery.
May 2019: Said U.S. foreign policy contributes to devastation in Venezuela
In May 2019, Ilhan Omar stated in an interview on Democracy Now! that she believed U.S. foreign policy and economic sanctions are aimed at regime change and have contributed to the "devastation in Venezuela".
May 2019: Patrick Carlineo Jr. released on house arrest
In May 2019, Patrick Carlineo Jr., who was arrested for threatening Ilhan Omar, was released from custody and placed on house arrest.
June 2019: Introduction of the No Shame at School Act
In June 2019, Ilhan Omar and Senator Tina Smith introduced the No Shame at School Act. This act aimed to end the practice of marking and punishing students who have school meal debt. The goal was to ensure students wouldn't face humiliation or penalties due to their inability to pay for school meals in June 2019.
June 2019: Participated in Twin Cities Pride in Minnesota
In June 2019, Ilhan Omar participated in Twin Cities Pride in Minnesota, showing her support for the LGBTQ+ community.
June 2019: Vote Against Border Funding Bill
In June 2019, Ilhan Omar was one of four Democratic representatives who voted against the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act. She opposed the $4.5 billion border funding bill because she believed it would fund organizations committing human rights abuses. She stated the crisis was inflicted by U.S. leadership in June 2019.
June 2019: Campaign finance officials ruling
In June 2019, Minnesota campaign finance officials ruled that Ilhan Omar had to pay back $3,500 for out-of-state travel and tax filing violations, plus a $500 fine.
July 14, 2019: Trump tweeted that "The Squad" should "go back" to the "places from which they came"
On July 14, 2019, then-President Trump tweeted that The Squad—a group consisting of Ilhan Omar and three other young congresswomen of color—should "go back" to the "places from which they came". In response, Omar said Trump was "stoking white nationalism" because he was "angry that people like us are serving in Congress and fighting against your hate-filled agenda."
July 2019: Held press conference with The Squad after Trump's tweet
Following a July 2019 tweet by then-President Trump that The Squad—a group consisting of Ilhan Omar and three other congresswomen of color who were born in the United States—should "go back" to the "places from which they came", Omar and the other members of the Squad held a press conference that was taped by CNN and posted to social media.
July 2019: Introduced boycott resolution
In July 2019, Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution co-sponsored by Rashida Tlaib and John Lewis, supporting the right to participate in boycotts for civil and human rights.
July 2019: Statement by Israeli Ambassador on Entry
In July 2019, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer, stated that "any member of Congress" would be allowed to enter Israel. This statement preceded the later ban on Omar and Tlaib in August.
August 2019: Ban from Entering Israel
In August 2019, Ilhan Omar and Representative Rashida Tlaib were banned from entering Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attributed the ban to Israeli law preventing entry to those who call for a boycott of Israel. The decision was influenced by their support for BDS and plans to visit Palestine instead of Israel in August 2019.
August 2019: Published anonymous threat received about being shot at Minnesota State Fair
In August 2019, Ilhan Omar published an anonymous threat she had received of being shot at the Minnesota State Fair, saying that such threats were why she now had security protection.
September 2019: Asserted Trump was endangering her life by retweeting false claim
In September 2019, Ilhan Omar asserted that then-President Trump was putting her life in danger by retweeting a tweet falsely claiming she had "partied on the anniversary of 9/11".
September 2019: Condemnation of Netanyahu's Annexation Plans
In September 2019, Ilhan Omar condemned Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to annex the eastern portion of the occupied West Bank, known as the Jordan Valley. She also stated that Israelis should not vote for Netanyahu in the upcoming Israeli legislative election in September 2019.
October 7, 2019: Filed for divorce from Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi
On October 7, 2019, Ilhan Omar filed for divorce from Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi, citing an "irretrievable breakdown" of the marriage.
October 2019: Opposition to Turkish Offensive in Syria
In October 2019, Ilhan Omar opposed the Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria. She described the situation as a disaster, highlighting the displacement of civilians, the escape of Islamic State fighters, and accusations of atrocities committed by Turkish-backed rebels against the Kurds in October 2019.
October 2019: Controversy over Armenian Genocide Vote
In October 2019, Ilhan Omar voted "present" on H.Res. 296, a resolution to recognize the Armenian genocide, which led to backlash. She argued that the recognition of genocide should not be used as a political tool. Later, in November 2019, she publicly condemned the Armenian genocide at a Bernie Sanders rally.
November 5, 2019: Divorce from Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi finalized
On November 5, 2019, the divorce between Ilhan Omar and Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi was finalized.
November 2019: Danielle Stella banned from Twitter for suggesting Omar be hanged for treason
In November 2019, Danielle Stella, Ilhan Omar's Republican opponent for Congress, was banned from Twitter for suggesting that Omar be hanged for treason if found guilty of passing information to Iran.
December 2019: George Buck suggested Omar be hanged for treason
In December 2019, George Buck, another Republican running for Congress, also suggested that Ilhan Omar be hanged for treason. As a result, Buck was removed from the National Republican Congressional Committee's Young Guns program.
2019: Became U.S. Representative
In 2019, Ilhan Omar became the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district.
2019: Signed letter to President Trump to limit military force without congressional approval.
In 2019, Ilhan Omar, along with Representative Ro Khanna and Senator Rand Paul, signed a letter addressed to President Trump. The letter asserted that it was "long past time to rein in the use of force that goes beyond congressional authorization" and expressed hope that this would "serve as a model for ending hostilities in the future—in particular, as you and your administration seek a political solution to our involvement in Afghanistan."
March 2020: Omar marries Tim Mynett
In March 2020, Ilhan Omar married Tim Mynett, a political consultant whose firm received significant contracts from her campaign.
May 2020: Signed AIPAC-backed letter calling for continuation of UN embargo against Iran
In May 2020, Ilhan Omar signed a letter supported by AIPAC advocating for the continuation of the UN embargo against Iran. Her office clarified that it was a "narrow ask that we couldn't find anything wrong with," emphasizing her long-standing opposition to human rights abuses and that signing the letter should not be interpreted as endorsing the Trump administration's policy on Iran.
June 2020: Melton-Meaux fundraising
In June 2020, Antone Melton-Meaux, Ilhan Omar's opponent, raised $3.2 million.
June 2020: Supported the police abolition movement in Minneapolis
In June 2020, following the murder of George Floyd, Ilhan Omar supported the police abolition movement in Minneapolis, which sought to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department, stating that the department had "proven themselves beyond reform." Omar hoped to see a new police department that would be modeled after the Camden County Police Department in New Jersey.
October 19, 2020: Streamed Among Us game on Twitch to encourage voting
On October 19, 2020, Ilhan Omar joined Ocasio-Cortez, Disguised Toast, Jacksepticeye, and Pokimane in a Twitch stream playing the popular game Among Us, encouraging streamers to vote in the 2020 election. This collaboration garnered almost half a million views.
November 17, 2020: Omar campaign terminates contract with Mynett's firm
On November 17, 2020, Ilhan Omar's campaign terminated its contract with Tim Mynett's firm, E Street Group, to avoid any perceived issues with campaign support.
2020: Reaction to Omar's Remarks Among Democratic Presidential Candidates
In 2020, Democratic presidential candidates had mixed reactions to Omar's controversial remarks. Some senators like Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, and Bernie Sanders defended her, while others like Cory Booker found her comments disturbing. The controversy also highlighted concerns about anti-Islamic sentiment. These reactions occurred throughout 2020.
2020: Publication of memoir
In 2020, HarperCollins published Ilhan Omar's memoir, "This Is What America Looks Like", co-written with Rebecca Paley.
2020: Election Interference
In 2020, the charges of impeachment against Trump are related to Trump's alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
January 7, 2021: Introduced articles of impeachment
On January 7, 2021, Ilhan Omar led a group of House members in introducing articles of impeachment against Trump related to the 2020 election interference and the U.S. Capitol attack.
November 5, 2021: Vote Against Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On November 5, 2021, Ilhan Omar was among six House Democrats who broke with their party to vote against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This decision was due to the act being decoupled from social safety net provisions in the Build Back Better Act. She expressed concerns about the separation of the two bills on November 5, 2021.
November 2021: Lauren Boebert made anti-Muslim comments about Omar
In November 2021, Republican Representative Lauren Boebert said she had shared an elevator with Ilhan Omar, and that she and a Capitol Police officer both mistook Omar for a terrorist. Boebert referred to Omar as the "Jihad Squad". Omar said that she had not shared an elevator with Boebert, that the story was made up, and that Boebert's comments were "anti-Muslim bigotry".
2021: Response to Capitol attack
In 2021, following the United States Capitol attack, Ilhan Omar spoke about the traumatizing experience and its lasting impact on democracy.
July 19, 2022: Arrest for Civil Disobedience
On July 19, 2022, Ilhan Omar, along with 17 other members of Congress, were arrested for engaging in civil disobedience. They were protesting for reproductive rights outside the Supreme Court Building following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The arrest occurred after they refused to clear a street during the demonstration on July 19, 2022.
2022: Re-elected to fourth term
In 2022, Ilhan Omar was re-elected to a fourth term with 75.3% of the vote.
2022: Legislation became law
In 2022, Ilhan Omar's first sponsored piece of legislation, a bill to designate the central Minneapolis post office the Martin Olav Sabo Post Office, became law.
February 2, 2023: Removal from House Foreign Affairs Committee
On February 2, 2023, the Republican-led House of Representatives passed a resolution to remove Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. This decision was based on what Speaker Kevin McCarthy called "repeated antisemitic and anti-American remarks", leading to a party-line vote on February 2, 2023.
February 2023: Removed from Foreign Affairs Committee
In February 2023, the Republican-controlled House voted to remove Ilhan Omar from her seat on the Foreign Affairs Committee, citing past comments she had made about Israel and concerns over her objectivity.
July 6, 2023: Opposed providing cluster munitions to Ukraine
On July 6, 2023, President Biden authorized the provision of cluster munitions to Ukraine, and Ilhan Omar opposed this decision. Omar stated, "We can support the people of Ukraine in their freedom struggle while also opposing violations of international law."
July 18, 2023: Vote Against Resolution on Israel
On July 18, 2023, Omar voted against a congressional non-binding resolution proposed by August Pfluger, which stated that "the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state." The resolution also affirmed the rejection of "all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia" and U.S. support for Israel on July 18, 2023.
October 16, 2023: Resolution Calling for Ceasefire in Gaza
On October 16, 2023, Omar signed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza war. She also criticized the United States' support for Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip, advocating for de-escalation and peace on October 16, 2023.
March 2024: Raised First Amendment concerns opposing TikTok ban
In March 2024, Ilhan Omar opposed a bill that would ban the app TikTok if its Chinese owner did not sell, raising First Amendment concerns. She said: "We should create actual standards & regulations around privacy violations across social media companies—not target platforms we don't like."
May 2024: Support for ICC Investigation in Palestine
In May 2024, Omar voiced support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation in Palestine. She stated that the ICC "must be allowed to conduct its work independently and without interference," emphasizing the importance of impartiality in the investigation in May 2024.
August 2024: Criticism of Arms Shipments to Israel
In August 2024, Omar criticized the Biden administration's arms shipments to Israel. She stated that "if you really want a ceasefire, you just stop sending the weapons," advocating for a halt in military aid to promote peace in August 2024.
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