GOP's Attempts to Deport Ilhan Omar Based on Misinformation
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene submitted a resolution seeking to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, accusing her of making treasonous statements and acting as a foreign agent, based on mistranslated remarks. The alleged quotes, which went viral on social media, were quickly picked up by right-wing commentators and news outlets, leading to calls for Omar's expulsion and deportation. However, a more accurate translation of Omar's speech revealed that the quotes were incorrect and misrepresented her actual statements. Despite this, Republicans continued to accuse Omar of prioritizing Somalia's interests over those of the U.S., with some calling for her resignation and deportation.
- Republicans Want Ilhan Omar Deported Over Something She Didn’t Say Rolling Stone
- Republicans smeared Ilhan Omar over a faulty translation. Here’s what she really said. Minnesota Reformer
- Analysis | Greene seizes on a dubious social media attack to call for Omar's deportation The Washington Post
- MTG Trying to Boot Omar From Committees Over Misquoted Somalia Speech Business Insider
- Emmer calls for Ethics investigation into Omar; Democrat says she's embarrassed for him The Hill
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