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— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 12, 2019
Prior to her 9/11 comments, Omar engendered bipartisan backlash after claiming that Israel is buying off the support of American politicians. Both Republicans and Democrats alike denounced her statements as anti-Semitic.
What Does Omar Say about Criticism Against Her?
Omar has previously pushed back against her critics. The nature of Omar’s aforementioned statements regularly causes people to question how she feels about America. However, the freshman Congresswoman maintains that she loves the country.
Earlier this month, Omar posted a series of statements online regarding her feelings about the country:
“I did not run for Congress to be silent [and] I did not run for Congress to sit on the sidelines. I ran because I believed it was time to restore moral clarity and courage to Congress. To fight and to defend our democracy.”
She then went on to state that “no one person” can serve as a threat to how she feels about America:
“No one person — no matter how corrupt, inept, or vicious — can threaten my unwavering love for America. I stand undeterred to continue fighting for equal opportunity in our pursuit of happiness for all Americans.”
Trump Criticizes Ilhan Omar: “Bad Way about Her!”
