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The video spread rapidly across social media, reigniting long-standing criticism of Omar, who has repeatedly courted controversy with comments about America, Israel, and U.S. foreign and domestic policy. For many conservatives, the incident reinforced concerns that some members of Congress harbor open contempt for the nation they were elected to represent.
A longer version of Omar’s rant was later posted by the far-left outlet Tennessee Holler, giving viewers additional context into her comments and the broader tone of the event. In the extended clip, Omar aggressively attacked ICE operations and accused federal authorities of terrorizing communities—claims that immigration officials and law enforcement supporters strongly dispute.
The hearing itself was co-hosted by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), a leading figure on the progressive left and a vocal advocate for open-border policies. The event was described by organizers as a “shadow hearing” conducted by House Democrats outside of official committee channels. Both Jayapal and Omar, immigrants themselves—Jayapal from India and Omar from Somalia—have built their political brands around opposing strict immigration enforcement and promoting mass migration policies.
According to a press release issued by the organizers, the hearing was titled Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Deadly Assault on Minnesota and was framed as an investigation into the impact of immigration enforcement actions.
“Today, I hosted the the sixth hearing in my series Kidnapped and Disappeared, to continue my congressional fact-finding duties at a time of intense trauma and terror for Minnesotans who are being subjected to the lawlessness and violence of ICE and Border Patrol agents,” said Jayapal. “We heard from incredibly powerful witnesses — members of the community who are standing up for their neighbors, and even who have been detained and had their rights violated for no reason. Instead of making us safer, Trump is deliberately escalating tensions in a city where crime rates have been declining. And the tactics are only accelerating. Let me be clear: this pattern of reckless, even lethal, use of force cannot continue, and we will do everything in our power to hold this Administration accountable and stop this lawlessness.”
Omar echoed that narrative, accusing the federal government of unprecedented abuse while portraying Minnesota as a victim of Washington overreach.
“I was honored to host this crucial hearing with Rep. Jayapal,” said Omar. “The Twin Cities is under attack from the Trump administration. There is no modern precedent for this level of federal overreach, violence, and lawlessness carried out in the name of immigration enforcement. I’m grateful to my congressional colleagues from all across the country who joined us to raise the alarm and learn what has been happening on the ground.”
The hearing featured testimony from a lineup of Democrat officials and left-wing activists, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. Additional witnesses included representatives from the ACLU of Minnesota, Unidos MN, and CAIR-MN, along with local law enforcement and community members.
A large contingent of Democrat lawmakers also attended, including Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, as well as Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Ted Lieu, Jasmine Crockett, and others from across the country.
While organizers portrayed the event as a sober examination of immigration policy, critics argue it was little more than a rally attacking ICE and demonizing federal officers tasked with enforcing the law. Omar’s profane reference to the United States, they say, exposed the underlying hostility driving the rhetoric.
As the clip continues to circulate, Republicans are calling on Democrat leadership to denounce Omar’s language and explain why such remarks are tolerated within their caucus. For many Americans, the controversy is not just about one comment, but about whether elected officials still hold respect for the nation they are sworn to serve.
