President Donald Trump declared that Representative Ilhan Omar should be either jailed or deported, and controversially added that she could help “make Somalia great again.”
Trump’s remarks came during a public appearance in which he sharply criticized Omar’s political positions and her criticisms of U.S. policy. He asserted that her statements and actions warrant legal or immigration consequences, suggesting that deportation or imprisonment would be appropriate.
Omar, born in Somalia and elected to Congress as a U.S. citizen, has previously denounced Trump’s immigration rhetoric and policy agenda. Her citizenship status makes deportation legally impossible, but Trump’s comments echoed his broader hardline stance on immigration and political dissent.
The president’s remarks triggered immediate reactions from both supporters and opponents, intensifying debate over political discourse, immigration policy, and the treatment of elected officials who challenge the administration.
The exchange highlights continuing friction between Trump and progressive members of Congress as political divisions remain deep and public rhetoric escalates.